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Y905 KJM

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

284,823 mi
Last recorded284,823 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 KJM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 284,823 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 281,998 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 275,574 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,600 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 257,197 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 257,197 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 239,104 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 239,104 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 225,877 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 218,582 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 218,426 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 209,047 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 198,156 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 186,257 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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Y905 KJM is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y905 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 Y905 KJM registered?

Y905 KJM is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y905 KJM safe to buy?

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