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YN51 PNK

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,912 mi
Last recorded101,912 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 PNK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 101,912 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 101,860 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,847 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 85,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 85,906 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 84,555 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 84,490 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 84,484 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,563 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 55,304 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 41,745 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 41,745 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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YN51 PNK is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YN51 PNK, 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 YN51 PNK registered?

YN51 PNK is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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