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Y994 EAJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,486 mi
Last recorded126,486 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 EAJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 126,486 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 123,480 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 123,480 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015
Pass 29 Jan 2014 116,030 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 112,558 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 109,230 miles

corrosion to front braqke disc`s

jacking damage both outer sills

o/s/f lower arm rear bush poor

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

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

slight travel in handbrake

Fail 24 Jan 2012 109,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to front braqke disc`s

jacking damage both outer sills

o/s/f lower arm rear bush poor

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 27 Jan 2011 105,237 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front brake disc inner faces corroded

jacking damage to both outer sills

o/s door check strap worn

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

steel brake pipes corroding

tyres appear under inflated

Fail 26 Jan 2011 105,237 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front brake disc inner faces corroded

jacking damage to both outer sills

o/s door check strap worn

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

steel brake pipes corroding

tyres appear under inflated

Fail 20 Jan 2010 98,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 98,366 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 93,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 88,977 miles

corrosion front discs

corrosion tailpipe

nsr tyre close to limit

osf arm bush splitting

Pass 10 May 2007 77,283 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 77,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2006 56,352 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 56,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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Y994 EAJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y994 EAJ, 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 Y994 EAJ registered?

Y994 EAJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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