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Y833 RNV

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,553 mi
Last recorded124,553 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 RNV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 124,553 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 124,538 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 120,101 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 120,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 111,700 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 92,502 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,567 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,233 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 83,233 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,974 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 72,598 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 72,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front wheel sits a lot further back than offside front. possible chassis bent but nothing found

Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,075 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 50,272 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 40,062 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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Y833 RNV is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y833 RNV, 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 Y833 RNV registered?

Y833 RNV is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y833 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y833 RNV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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