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Y998 KRD

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,721 mi
Last recorded185,721 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 KRD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 185,721 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 185,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 172,949 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 172,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 160,214 miles

Engine oil low

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 160,214 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine oil low

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 142,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 129,919 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 121,858 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 111,444 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 111,444 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 97,815 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 97,815 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 84,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 84,010 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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Y998 KRD is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y998 KRD, 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 Y998 KRD registered?

Y998 KRD is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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