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Y834 EAY

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,961 mi
Last recorded61,961 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY834 EAY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 61,961 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight damage to nearside front outer sill seam

Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,578 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 60,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tail pipe is corroded

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,596 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,936 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front inner brake disc faces corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 55,737 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front inner brake disc faces corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 53,956 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both n/s & o/s front brake discs are corroded on the inner face

both n/s & o/s rear tyres are cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,310 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 23 Jul 2011 51,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded om inner faces

Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,739 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,335 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 48,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,214 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 44,415 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 44,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 38,441 miles

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

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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Y834 EAY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y834 EAY, 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 Y834 EAY registered?

Y834 EAY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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