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Y579 NFC

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,708 mi
Last recorded84,708 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 NFC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 84,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

front and centre exhaust brackets slighty corroded

nearside front wheel bearing requires attention soon

Fail 16 Jan 2013 84,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

front and centre exhaust brackets slighty corroded

nearside front wheel bearing requires attention soon

Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,394 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 67,154 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,154 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 62,708 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,846 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 59,846 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,808 miles

o/s/r tyre very slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,915 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 46,900 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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Y579 NFC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y579 NFC, 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 Y579 NFC registered?

Y579 NFC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y579 NFC safe to buy?

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