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Y891 KJM

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,065 mi
Last recorded77,065 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 KJM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 77,065 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 77,063 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,029 miles

bottom of windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,401 miles

front windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view.

Fail 27 Jul 2015 71,401 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 68,411 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,992 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,472 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,005 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,080 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,636 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 47,822 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 43,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,619 miles

oil leaks

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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Y891 KJM is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y891 KJM, 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 Y891 KJM registered?

Y891 KJM is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is Y891 KJM safe to buy?

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