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Y994 LBW

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,433 mi
Last recorded67,433 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 LBW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 67,433 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2016 64,074 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box is deteriorated but doubled skinned

Pass 5 Feb 2015 60,396 miles

noise from gearbox

Pass 2 Feb 2014 56,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front registration plate is slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2013 53,239 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 19 Jan 2013 53,239 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 49,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 49,852 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 46,204 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear seat belt catch casing incomplete-operation ok

Fail 25 Jan 2011 46,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear seat belt catch casing incomplete-operation ok

Pass 26 Jan 2010 70,146 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,680 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s/f of vehicle

front anti roll bar bashes wearing

Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,462 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LBW is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y994 LBW, 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 LBW registered?

Y994 LBW is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y994 LBW safe to buy?

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