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Y835 UKN

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

33,610 mi
Last recorded33,610 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY835 UKN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 33,610 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 33,610 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle front mount hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 33,591 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 33,478 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 33,205 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 33,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle parking brake cable (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front subframe corroded

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 32,690 miles

Front subframe & suspension arms corroded

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

Pass 16 May 2017 32,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear suspension & mountings rusty

Fail 9 May 2017 32,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear suspension & mountings rusty

Pass 12 May 2016 31,656 miles

nail in offside rear tread

rear subframe rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,985 miles

parking brake only just met requirment

Pass 2 May 2014 30,122 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 30,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 29,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 28,148 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 28,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2011 26,885 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 25,493 miles

nearside front tyre has a slight bulge in outer sidewall

Pass 22 May 2009 24,053 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 24,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 220,555 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 19,876 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 17,651 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 UKN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UKN, 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 Y835 UKN registered?

Y835 UKN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y835 UKN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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