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Y117 RFH

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,031 mi
Last recorded54,031 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 RFH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 54,031 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 52,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 52,354 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 40,883 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 40,883 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 31,740 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,740 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,461 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,117 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bad oil leak from top cover

Fail 20 Mar 2009 14,117 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bad oil leak from top cover

Pass 13 Mar 2008 6,840 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 6,626 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 6,294 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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Y117 RFH is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y117 RFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y117 RFH registered?

Y117 RFH is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y117 RFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y117 RFH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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