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FE51 PYS

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,085 mi
Last recorded100,085 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 PYS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 100,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 100,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,726 miles

corrosion and blow on exhaust rear box BORDERLINE

corrosion on rear of main and both rear brake pipes BORDERLINE

front brake pad wear low BORDERLINE

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2020 97,726 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion and blow on exhaust rear box BORDERLINE

corrosion on rear of main and both rear brake pipes BORDERLINE

front brake pad wear low BORDERLINE

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2019 94,013 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle under body corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2019 94,013 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle under body corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 90,419 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Engine management light ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre section and rear silencer joint/clamp (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear, outer edges, On 2.57 MM (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear, outer edges. On 2.10 MM (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 85,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to all suspension complainants under vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2016 81,377 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 81,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,874 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,893 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 68,805 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 64,697 miles

o/s/f to rear brake pipe surface corroson./ both rear brakes surface corroson./ ex slight blow cat to middle section./ engine oil weep around p/stearng pump./ slight binding front brakes./

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,730 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres slightly perished

front brake discs worn on inner face

nearside rear tyre worn low on edge

nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisey

Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,741 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,210 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,710 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,461 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,239 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 39,239 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FE51 PYS is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FE51 PYS, 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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FE51 PYS is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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