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Y843 NHJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

165,546 mi
Last recorded165,546 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 NHJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 165,546 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion to underside, mainly on subframes.

Pass 20 Sep 2024 165,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Service brake just met M.O.T requirements

Pass 15 Sep 2023 165,423 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 160,396 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion to subframe, wishbones, coil springs and brake pipes/ ferruls

Fail 14 Sep 2022 160,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion to subframe, wishbones, coil springs and brake pipes/ ferruls

Pass 13 Sep 2021 155,862 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 149,373 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 149,062 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 148,858 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 148,494 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 144,703 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 144,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 141,567 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 138,377 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 134,358 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 127,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 118,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 115,913 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 108,439 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 108,439 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 90,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,840 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 73,840 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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Y843 NHJ 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 82.6%.

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 Y843 NHJ, 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 Y843 NHJ registered?

Y843 NHJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y843 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y843 NHJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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