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Y909 NLB

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,330 mi
Last recorded68,330 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY909 NLB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,330 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 61,498 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,867 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing edge

oil leaks

Pass 18 Jun 2014 53,276 miles

rear shock absorber covers insecure

rear wiper missing

Fail 5 Jun 2014 53,273 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear shock absorber covers insecure

rear wiper missing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,188 miles

rear shock absorber covers insecure

rear springs corroded

rear wiper missing

screen chipped

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,166 miles

rear shock absorber covers insecure

rear springs corroded

rear wiper missing

Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,792 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges, especialy offside one, recommend replacement

rear wiper missing

Fail 13 Apr 2011 45,792 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

both front tyres bald on inner edges, especialy offside one, recommend replacement

rear wiper missing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,132 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,892 miles

chip in windscreen

front exhaust section rusty

gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,551 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 36,551 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,324 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 32,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 24,034 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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Y909 NLB is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y909 NLB, 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 Y909 NLB registered?

Y909 NLB is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y909 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y909 NLB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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