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Y501 FAR

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,003 mi
Last recorded75,003 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 FAR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,003 miles

NSR and OSR seatbelt attachment outer casings incomplete, but functional

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

OSF INNER DOOR PANEL MISSING. DOOR OPENS BY WIRE ONLY, REQUIRES ATTENTION

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight damage in inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,310 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (rear) bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,493 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre perished 185/55/14

corrosion to all underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2016 58,493 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre perished 185/55/14

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 (8.2.2)

corrosion to all underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2014 48,853 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 48,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,697 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f wiper splitting

Fail 19 Mar 2013 38,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f wiper splitting

Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,403 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,942 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,232 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,548 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 20,522 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 17,542 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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Y501 FAR is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y501 FAR, 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 Y501 FAR registered?

Y501 FAR is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y501 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y501 FAR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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