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Y996 CKN

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,352 mi
Last recorded71,352 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 CKN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 71,352 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 70,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 70,147 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 68,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker on drivers side within swept area of screen ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear service brake effort quite low. See attached report.

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 16 May 2019 68,301 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker on drivers side within swept area of screen ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear service brake effort quite low. See attached report.

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 22 May 2018 65,322 miles

Front discs heavily lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 19 May 2018 65,322 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front discs heavily lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 May 2017 54,335 miles

Object removed from screen prior to test

Starter motor drags

Fail 23 May 2017 54,335 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Object removed from screen prior to test

Starter motor drags

Pass 12 May 2016 45,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 35,775 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 25,527 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 25,525 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 16,148 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,122 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,925 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,404 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,109 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 11,673 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 10,706 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 9,035 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 8,235 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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Y996 CKN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y996 CKN, 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 Y996 CKN registered?

Y996 CKN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 August 2001.

Is Y996 CKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y996 CKN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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