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YJ51 ZNS

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,899 mi
Last recorded154,899 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 ZNS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 154,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 May 2017 154,877 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow & cat missing (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 146,364 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheild at rear loose

front to rear brake pipes bubbling slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2013 140,573 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 140,364 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 134,398 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 134,390 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 132,139 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 132,138 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 121,823 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 111,627 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 111,396 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 90,134 miles

offside rear bump stop split

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

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

rear number plate marked but readable

Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,004 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 83,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

near side front wiper split at ends

off side front wiper split at ends

Pass 17 Oct 2005 63,552 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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YJ51 ZNS is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJ51 ZNS, 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 YJ51 ZNS registered?

YJ51 ZNS is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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