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Y228 FTA

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,061 mi
Last recorded78,061 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 FTA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,061 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,065 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,896 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 62,388 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 62,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 60,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,427 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 58,427 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 56,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,931 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,000 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 47,762 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2005 47,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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Y228 FTA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y228 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 Y228 FTA registered?

Y228 FTA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y228 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y228 FTA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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