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Y791 ENL

2001 Seat Arosa

White Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

142,263 mi
Last recorded142,263 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 ENL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 142,263 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undercarriage showing corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2017 142,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undercarriage showing corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2017 142,200 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All other plastic coated brake pipes showing corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undercarriage showing corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2016 139,158 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015
Pass 3 Apr 2014 127,641 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 120,365 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 114,550 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 106,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 93,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 82,040 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 701,183 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,021 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 56,021 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,945 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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Y791 ENL is a 2001 Seat Arosa in White with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2001 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y791 ENL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y791 ENL registered?

Y791 ENL is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y791 ENL safe to buy?

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