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FKZ 1614

2001 Seat Arosa

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,382 mi
Last recorded150,382 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 1614
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 150,382 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to limit

movement in both front strut top mounts

Fail 6 Oct 2017 150,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under vehicle (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres worn close to limit

movement in both front strut top mounts

Pass 14 Oct 2016 147,456 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Feb 2015 135,262 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear shocks weak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 118,246 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 118,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 107,841 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both headlights and images

both sills and floor to sills

cat welded

front exhaust flexi slight blow

o/s front tyre perishing on limits

rear exhaust

rear foot and parking brake

rear jacking points rusty

very slight play in n/s front stearing and suspension

Pass 7 Jan 2012 102,835 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exsisve hadbrake travel

o/s/r tyre slightyl grabbing

Fail 24 Jan 2011 93,682 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exsisve hadbrake travel

o/s/r tyre slightyl grabbing

Pass 10 Dec 2009 84,736 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 84,725 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 78,380 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 69,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 69,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,816 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FKZ 1614 is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FKZ 1614, 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 FKZ 1614 registered?

FKZ 1614 is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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