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Y958 WRH

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,388 mi
Last recorded104,388 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 WRH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 104,388 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 87,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 70,970 miles

Nearside Front CV BOOT SLIGHT WEAP[

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)

Fail 2 May 2017 70,970 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front CV BOOT SLIGHT WEAP[

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 2 Jun 2016 58,336 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 58,336 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,025 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 44,753 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,317 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 27,980 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding

n/s door mirror incomplete

osr tyre perishing

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 9 May 2011 27,391 miles

nsr shocker stained with oil

osr tyre perished

Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,327 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,204 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 23,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2008 23,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 22,180 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 22,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2006 19,940 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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Y958 WRH is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y958 WRH, 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 Y958 WRH registered?

Y958 WRH is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y958 WRH safe to buy?

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