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Y912 EDA

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,915 mi
Last recorded74,915 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 EDA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 74,915 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 73,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 73,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 72,370 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 71,503 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,553 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flixi (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,972 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,404 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,879 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,530 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,736 miles

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 39,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,782 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 34,992 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,992 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 27,788 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 20,244 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 13,431 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 13,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y912 EDA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y912 EDA, 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

How do I check the history of Y912 EDA?

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What year was Y912 EDA registered?

Y912 EDA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y912 EDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y912 EDA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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