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Y941 BAA

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,656 mi
Last recorded28,656 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY941 BAA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 28,656 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 18,471 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 18,471 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 18,097 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 18,097 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 17,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 16,745 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,959 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 14,899 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly lazy

Pass 14 Feb 2006 13,504 miles

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

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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Y941 BAA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y941 BAA, 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 Y941 BAA registered?

Y941 BAA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y941 BAA safe to buy?

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