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Y835 EAY

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,603 mi
Last recorded42,603 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY835 EAY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 42,603 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 42,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 36,761 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 32,436 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,036 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,767 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,072 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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Y835 EAY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y835 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y835 EAY?

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What year was Y835 EAY registered?

Y835 EAY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y835 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y835 EAY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y835 EAY have outstanding finance?

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