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Y989 HBD

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,723 mi
Last recorded52,723 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 HBD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,723 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside wing mirror slight damage

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 52,723 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside wing mirror slight damage

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 50,490 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 50,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,054 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,852 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 43,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 38,538 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,397 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 35,395 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,994 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,158 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,179 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,182 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 24,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 22,574 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,142 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,615 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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Y989 HBD is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y989 HBD, 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 Y989 HBD registered?

Y989 HBD is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y989 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 HBD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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