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Y871 TKJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,130 mi
Last recorded88,130 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 TKJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 88,130 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,777 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,009 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,439 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 59,439 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,515 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,805 miles

Rear registration plate cracked.

inside of Front discs pitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,876 miles

Front brake discs scored

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Feb 2010 44,947 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 44,947 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,327 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,132 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,004 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,221 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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Y871 TKJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y871 TKJ, 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 Y871 TKJ registered?

Y871 TKJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y871 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y871 TKJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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