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Y152 PES

2001 Seat Arosa S

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,554 mi
Last recorded96,554 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 PES
MakeSeat
ModelArosa S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 96,554 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 96,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 89,131 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 89,123 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 99,720 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 99,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 73,123 miles

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

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa S?

Based on 540 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
4,539
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
brake disc excessively pitted 7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 7
brake recording little or no effort 7
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 6
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Y152 PES is a 2001 Seat Arosa S in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y152 PES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Arosa S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y152 PES registered?

Y152 PES is a 2001 Seat Arosa S, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y152 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y152 PES shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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