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Y847 EAY

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,935 mi
Last recorded132,935 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 EAY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 132,935 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 132,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 110,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 29 Feb 2016 105,403 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 99,451 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 93,160 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 93,050 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2013 86,202 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 78,758 miles

exhaust

Pass 26 Feb 2011 71,738 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,144 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 7 Feb 2009 58,418 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 58,418 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,920 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,472 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 39,002 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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Y847 EAY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y847 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 Y847 EAY registered?

Y847 EAY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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