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Y136 FAR

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,742 mi
Last recorded71,742 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY136 FAR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 71,742 miles

nsf tyre cracks on inner and outer sidewall

Fail 3 Nov 2011 71,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre cracks on inner and outer sidewall

Fail 25 Oct 2010 59,650 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 59,650 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 48,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,843 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,616 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 46,616 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside 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 brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,630 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 43,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,785 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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Y136 FAR is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y136 FAR, 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 Y136 FAR registered?

Y136 FAR is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y136 FAR safe to buy?

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