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Y563 FOD

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,500 mi
Last recorded173,500 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY563 FOD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 173,500 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 173,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 167,688 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 157,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 150,924 miles

brake discs worn

corrosion to rear coil springs

glow plug lamp flashing

n/s/r seat belt stork surround missing

partial bulb failure of high level stop lamp

rattle from engine

smear from wipers

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen

Fail 6 Oct 2012 150,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake discs worn

corrosion to rear coil springs

glow plug lamp flashing

n/s/r seat belt stork surround missing

partial bulb failure of high level stop lamp

rattle from engine

smear from wipers

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2011 144,709 miles

both rear shock absorber shrounds loose

drivers side rear seat belt clasp plastic surround missing

front indicators faded

glow plug indicator lamp flashing

n/s/f tyre worn low on egdes just within mot requirements

o/s door mirror loose but secured with tape

oil on engine

stone chip in zone 'a' of windscreen no bigger than 10mm

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen no bigger than 40mm

Fail 8 Oct 2011 144,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

both rear shock absorber shrounds loose

drivers side rear seat belt clasp plastic surround missing

front indicators faded

glow plug indicator lamp flashing

n/s/f tyre worn low on egdes just within mot requirements

o/s door mirror loose but secured with tape

oil on engine

stone chip in zone 'a' of windscreen no bigger than 10mm

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen no bigger than 40mm

Pass 21 Sep 2010 137,939 miles

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 130,106 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre out of shape and wearing close to limit

Fail 13 Oct 2009 130,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre out of shape and wearing close to limit

Pass 11 Oct 2008 123,778 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 123,766 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 116,150 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 116,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 102,845 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y563 FOD 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 62.5%.

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 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 Y563 FOD, 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 Y563 FOD registered?

Y563 FOD is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y563 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y563 FOD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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