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Y921 ABC

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,795 mi
Last recorded78,795 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 ABC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,795 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fog lamp teltail light is on when any lights are turned on

slight dammage and corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills

vehicle has been lowered and non standard seats fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2014 78,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

fog lamp teltail light is on when any lights are turned on

slight dammage and corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills

vehicle has been lowered and non standard seats fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2013 74,617 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,146 miles

ECU light is on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 69,139 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

ECU light is on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,079 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,077 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,649 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,704 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,420 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 34,704 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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Y921 ABC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Y921 ABC, 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 Y921 ABC registered?

Y921 ABC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y921 ABC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y921 ABC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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