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Y577 FDV

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

124,268 mi
Last recorded124,268 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY577 FDV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 124,268 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 122,248 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 118,904 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 117,384 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 114,384 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 112,191 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 109,968 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 106,849 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 104,716 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 104,049 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 103,295 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 98,861 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 93,440 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 93,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 87,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 81,482 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rerar tyre perished

Fail 15 May 2010 81,476 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rerar tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2009 74,284 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 65,407 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,986 miles

front brake discs begin to corrode lipped slightly front brake pads getting low

nearside rear shock absorber cover deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2006 46,304 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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Y577 FDV is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y577 FDV, 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 Y577 FDV registered?

Y577 FDV is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y577 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y577 FDV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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