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Y217 FTA

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,047 mi
Last recorded86,047 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 FTA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 86,047 miles

tailgate cannot be opened

Fail 9 Jun 2017 86,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

tailgate cannot be opened

Pass 17 May 2016 78,703 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,658 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

washer pump valve leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,765 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 67,149 miles

Both rear tyres very perished on sidewalls

Front brake discs lipped and coroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake effort poor

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,800 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,804 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,562 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the outer edges but still within legal limits

Pass 23 May 2009 42,386 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 40,281 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 33,780 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 30,350 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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Y217 FTA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y217 FTA, 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 Y217 FTA registered?

Y217 FTA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y217 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y217 FTA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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