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Y224 FTA

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,961 mi
Last recorded122,961 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 FTA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 122,961 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 122,951 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 99,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exaust corroded

wipers poor

Pass 17 Sep 2010 102,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 97,406 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 86,524 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 76,684 miles

air bag warning light staying on

Fail 31 Aug 2007 76,681 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 68,542 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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Y224 FTA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y224 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.

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What year was Y224 FTA registered?

Y224 FTA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y224 FTA safe to buy?

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