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YX51 CJY

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,995 mi
Last recorded107,995 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 CJY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 107,995 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Fail 24 May 2017 107,994 miles

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Apr 2016 102,950 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 95,464 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2014 83,437 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 83,431 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 79,474 miles

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,272 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 76,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,280 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,131 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,426 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 61,310 miles

Both rear bump stops disintegrated

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,735 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,811 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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YX51 CJY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YX51 CJY, 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 YX51 CJY registered?

YX51 CJY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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