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Y81 KCB

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,533 mi
Last recorded29,533 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 KCB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,533 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 29,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,800 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 24,450 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,943 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 19,850 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear wiperblades noisey

rear shocker bump stops starting to perish

Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,850 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear wiperblades noisey

rear shocker bump stops starting to perish

Pass 8 Mar 2006 17,695 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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Y81 KCB is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y81 KCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y81 KCB registered?

Y81 KCB is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y81 KCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y81 KCB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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