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Y801 TKN

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,521 mi
Last recorded102,521 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 TKN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,521 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 102,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Apr 2014 96,139 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 96,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise engine management light on

Pass 17 Apr 2013 89,917 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 89,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise o/s rear tyre thinning

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,563 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 83,563 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,063 miles

exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,161 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,941 miles

22% front brake imbalance(limit 25%)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 56,941 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

22% front brake imbalance(limit 25%)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 44,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 44,671 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 31,112 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 31,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,748 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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Y801 TKN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y801 TKN, 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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Y801 TKN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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