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Y866 SNC

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,753 mi
Last recorded59,753 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 SNC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2019 59,753 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear (5.3.2 (c))

front to rear vehicle`s under body is corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2018 53,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 46,689 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 43,739 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 40,334 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 40,334 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 37,035 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 33,628 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,418 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 27,739 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 25,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,259 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,507 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,652 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 10,665 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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Y866 SNC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol 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 Y866 SNC, 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 Y866 SNC registered?

Y866 SNC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y866 SNC safe to buy?

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