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Y912 UKN

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,192 mi
Last recorded23,192 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 23,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges wearing smooth. (185/55R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (185/55R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 21,645 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 19,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 19,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Approx. 1mm to brake disc lip. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 18,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 16,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 185/55R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 15,734 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

Fail 18 Jun 2021 15,732 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2016 15,704 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 15,082 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 15,082 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 14,144 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 13,201 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 10,301 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 7,793 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 7,469 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 6,742 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 6,741 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 6,149 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 5,546 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 4,922 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 3,925 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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Y912 UKN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UKN, 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 Y912 UKN registered?

Y912 UKN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y912 UKN safe to buy?

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