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Y996 EVK

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,481 mi
Last recorded155,481 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 EVK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 155,481 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 142,816 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 129,706 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Mar 2013 112,182 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 106,568 miles

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

front brake discs corroded badly

Pass 11 Feb 2011 100,044 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 91,759 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 75,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 75,836 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 71,918 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 71,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear box corroded

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 30 Jan 2007 54,961 miles

rear tyres low on tread

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2006 47,577 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 EVK is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y996 EVK, 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 EVK registered?

Y996 EVK is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y996 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y996 EVK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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