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Y901 HWG

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,934 mi
Last recorded78,934 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 HWG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 78,934 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,592 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,601 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,609 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,835 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,876 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 61,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,268 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f door check strap missing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 42,826 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,250 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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Y901 HWG is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y901 HWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y901 HWG registered?

Y901 HWG is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y901 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y901 HWG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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