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YN51 UUJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,237 mi
Last recorded87,237 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 UUJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,237 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,026 miles

2 center brake lamp bulbs not working

air suspension retro fitted to vehicle

incorrect size tyres fitted to all wheel rims, sidewalls stretched

rear brakes noisy, attention required

Fail 19 Aug 2011 70,026 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

2 center brake lamp bulbs not working

air suspension retro fitted to vehicle

incorrect size tyres fitted to all wheel rims, sidewalls stretched

rear brakes noisy, attention required

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,860 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 57,869 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 57,865 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Air suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

o/s front air suspension unit supply pipe bound with parcel/gaffer tape;no visual fault

unable to open tailgate

Pass 4 Dec 2006 46,645 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 36,796 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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YN51 UUJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YN51 UUJ, 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 UUJ registered?

YN51 UUJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is YN51 UUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 UUJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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