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Y841 XAE

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,963 mi
Last recorded91,963 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY841 XAE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 91,963 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 91,963 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 85,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,789 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,735 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 110,630 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 102,510 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 102,420 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 76,828 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 76,828 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 95,995 miles

ends splitting on n/s wiper blade

Pass 27 Feb 2012 75,324 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 90,328 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 90,328 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 73,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 86,966 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 86,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,601 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 79,094 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,238 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 74,699 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,401 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 66,900 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 41,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wiper blade split

Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,016 miles

wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jun 2006 55,681 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 36,271 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 36,270 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear wiper blade split

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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Y841 XAE is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 Y841 XAE, 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 Y841 XAE registered?

Y841 XAE is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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