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Y49 FVW

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,197 mi
Last recorded48,197 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 FVW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Dec 2010 48,197 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 45,386 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 41,555 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,897 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 32,412 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 28,397 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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Y49 FVW is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y49 FVW, 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 Y49 FVW registered?

Y49 FVW is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y49 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y49 FVW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y49 FVW have outstanding finance?

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