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Y575 FOD

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,240 mi
Last recorded105,240 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 FOD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 105,240 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 104,324 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 100,936 miles

vehicle has been lowered front & rear.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 97,233 miles

mil light on

Pass 16 Nov 2020 92,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 88,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front under vehicle and components corrosion

Fail 21 May 2019 88,804 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front under vehicle and components corrosion

Pass 2 May 2018 85,680 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 85,672 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,513 miles

brake dics rusty

exhaust showing age

rear shock covers

Fail 4 Mar 2014 84,513 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake dics rusty

exhaust showing age

rear shock covers

Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,917 miles

Brake discs corroded and pads wearing

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Minor oil leaks

Fail 27 Feb 2013 79,917 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake discs corroded and pads wearing

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Minor oil leaks

Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,259 miles

air bag light on

eng oil topped up

front tyres 3 mm

rear shock covers

Fail 25 Feb 2011 69,925 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nsf slight brake bind

rear shock covers

Pass 25 Feb 2011 69,925 miles

nsf slight brake bind

rear shock covers

Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,575 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,927 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 54,946 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,760 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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Y575 FOD is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y575 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 Y575 FOD registered?

Y575 FOD is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y575 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y575 FOD shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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