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Y143 FAR

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,451 mi
Last recorded121,451 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 FAR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 121,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 113,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2016 113,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,151 miles

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

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2014 92,804 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 83,122 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 82,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 80,245 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,524 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 71,524 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,797 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,579 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,993 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 34,168 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,338 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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Y143 FAR is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol 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 Y143 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 Y143 FAR registered?

Y143 FAR is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y143 FAR safe to buy?

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