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YL51 ZZK

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,750 mi
Last recorded75,750 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 ZZK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,750 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage front from pump (2.3.3b)

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

engine management light on

handbrake travel

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear sill damaged

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2017 75,719 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage front from pump (2.3.3b)

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

engine management light on

handbrake travel

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear sill damaged

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,867 miles

Engine Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Section to Back, Corroding (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stub axle modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Stub axle modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 72,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Air suspension supply pipe insecure Jamming on full lock between Shocker leg and Brake Flexi will rub through over time (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Section to Back, Corroding (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stub axle modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Stub axle modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,451 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 66,451 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 59,784 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 55,443 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 55,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2010 52,065 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 52,064 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 50,285 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 43,616 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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YL51 ZZK is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YL51 ZZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL51 ZZK registered?

YL51 ZZK is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is YL51 ZZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 ZZK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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