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Y917 PAU

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,098 mi
Last recorded102,098 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 PAU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 102,098 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 102,098 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 91,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fr subframe & lower fr arms rusty

o/s/rear lamp & bumper cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2013 91,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fr subframe & lower fr arms rusty

o/s/rear lamp & bumper cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,790 miles

engine management & airbag lights on dash

front tyres worn to 2mm,also worn off on inner edges,o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

Fail 21 Sep 2012 76,798 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion on rear brake discs,n/s/r worn & scored

engine management & airbag lights on dash

front tyres worn to 2mm,also worn off on inner edges,o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

n/s/r & o/s/r parking brake not locking off on roller brake test

o/s/r brake caliper,parking leaver not fully returning

slight tightness on hand rotation rear wheels

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,111 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 73,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

epc light on, airbag light on , engine light on

Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,064 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,514 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 56,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,916 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 47,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,184 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 37,785 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 33,920 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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Y917 PAU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y917 PAU, 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 Y917 PAU registered?

Y917 PAU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y917 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y917 PAU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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