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YN51 UUR

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,673 mi
Last recorded92,673 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 UUR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 92,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 92,673 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 78,528 miles

n/s/.r tyre worn low on tread..

o/s/f lower arm bush perished..

Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,516 miles

corrosion in front discs ,corrosion in exhaust ,rear tyres perished ,o/s/f wish bone bush spliting ,front tyres worn on inner edge ,mil on

Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,802 miles

corrosion in front discs /corrosion in rear silencer /mil light on /o/s/f wish bone bush pulling out

Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,671 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW / INNER EDGE WEAR....light corrosion around brake pipes..fluid around p.a.s.resiviour..middle/rear exhaust corroded..corrosion around rear coil springs..o/s/f lower arm bush perashing..

Fail 16 Nov 2012 64,671 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW / INNER EDGE WEAR....light corrosion around brake pipes..fluid around p.a.s.resiviour..middle/rear exhaust corroded..corrosion around rear coil springs..o/s/f lower arm bush perashing..

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 59,953 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,882 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 51,595 miles

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 16 May 2008 51,470 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 51,467 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked handbrake reqs att

Pass 6 Nov 2007 48,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,709 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 33,899 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 33,741 miles

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 UUR is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UUR, 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 UUR registered?

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

Is YN51 UUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 UUR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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