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Y234 FTA

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,735 mi
Last recorded69,735 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 FTA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 69,735 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 69,735 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalitic converter (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to axle (3.6.B.4e)

front subframe asnd suspension corroded but not excess

rear axle corroded but not to excess

Pass 12 Apr 2016 66,432 miles

Offside Front Rear whishbone bush starting to seperate

Offside Rear brake hose ferule corroded but not to excess

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,134 miles

Front wipers streaky.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 64,134 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)

Front wipers streaky.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 62,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear bump stops perished and adrift

n/s/f tyre out of shape and tread cracked

Pass 16 May 2013 60,011 miles

Flat spots on nearside rear tyre.

Fail 16 May 2013 60,011 miles

Flat spots on nearside rear tyre.

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

Pass 15 May 2012 58,216 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 57,134 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 55,521 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 53,073 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 51,974 miles

EXHAUST SHOWING CORROSION ON REAR BOX / PIPE

front tyres wearing in edges

Pass 11 May 2007 44,353 miles

Drivers wiper split but still clearing the screen.

Pass 17 May 2006 36,327 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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Y234 FTA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y234 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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Y234 FTA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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