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Y543 FEF

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,210 mi
Last recorded146,210 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY543 FEF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 146,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [ALL] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 143,456 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 140,886 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 139,043 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 136,279 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 134,402 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 132,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 126,142 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 120,464 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 113,174 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 108,286 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 101,956 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 92,469 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 89,382 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 7 May 2013 89,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 8 May 2012 81,932 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2012 81,932 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,604 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 21 Apr 2011 75,604 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,308 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 60,869 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,848 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 46,534 miles

Both front tyres are on 3mm.

Nearside rear tyre has flat spots.

Pass 3 May 2006 38,474 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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Y543 FEF is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y543 FEF, 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 Y543 FEF registered?

Y543 FEF is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y543 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y543 FEF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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