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Y311 PKW

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,618 mi
Last recorded168,618 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY311 PKW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 168,618 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 151,408 miles

All 4 tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

Fail 22 Nov 2019 151,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle / rear (6.1.2 (a))

All 4 tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 29 Nov 2018 149,617 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 146,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 143,759 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 136,423 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 113,871 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 96,779 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 81,761 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 71,530 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 71,530 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 64,834 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s door mirror glass minor crack in unit

Pass 16 Jan 2007 57,485 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 57,475 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y311 PKW is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y311 PKW, 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 Y311 PKW registered?

Y311 PKW is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y311 PKW safe to buy?

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