MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
windscreen
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
battery loose
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
battery loose
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both front lower arm rear bushes deterorated
exhaust corroded
oil leak
rear discs slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front lower arm rear bushes deterorated
eml on
exhaust corroded
oil leak
rear discs slightly corroded
advise engine light on
advise off side front tyres on 2mm
advise oil leak
advise rear brake pads
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise engine light on
advise off side front tyres on 2mm
advise oil leak
advise rear brake pads
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak on gear box
stone chips on screen.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both rear damper dust covers perished
small chip in windscreen
both rear damper dust covers perished
small chip in windscreen
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
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Y416 YJF is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 Y416 YJF, 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 Y416 YJF registered?
Y416 YJF is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 July 2001.
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