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Y929 KNC

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,843 mi
Last recorded121,843 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 KNC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 121,843 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 120,968 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 109,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 106,467 miles

All 4 tyres perished and starting to split.

Cuts in nearside rear tyre outer wall.

Nail in nearside front and offside rear tyres.

Offside front and offside rear tyres on legal limit.

Sealant on nearside rear wheel inner edge.

Slight blow from front exhaust pipe area.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 106,467 miles

All 4 tyres perished and starting to split.

Cuts in nearside rear tyre outer wall.

Nail in nearside front and offside rear tyres.

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

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

Offside front and offside rear tyres on legal limit.

Sealant on nearside rear wheel inner edge.

Slight blow from front exhaust pipe area.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 103,223 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 100,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2014 100,618 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2013 97,066 miles

near side rear shocker damp

off side front and rear tyres 2mm

Fail 26 Jul 2013 97,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

near side rear shocker damp

off side front and rear tyres 2mm

Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,857 miles

nearside front brake disc inner face corroded

rear exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Fail 27 Jul 2012 90,857 miles

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

nearside front brake disc inner face corroded

rear exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2011 82,702 miles

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Front brake pads on legal limit

Front discs pitted on edges

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jul 2010 73,867 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 73,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,661 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,905 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,155 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 50,689 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

both rear shock absorber top covers adrift

engine management warning light on.

idle speed eratic

Fail 19 May 2007 50,484 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

mamagement light on

Pass 19 May 2006 42,115 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 42,110 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high 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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Y929 KNC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y929 KNC, 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 Y929 KNC registered?

Y929 KNC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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