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Y587 FOD

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,949 mi
Last recorded98,949 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY587 FOD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 98,949 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 98,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 87,091 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

O/S/R tyre perishing

Fail 20 Oct 2014 87,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in N/S/R tyre

O/S/R tyre perishing

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 81,267 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,673 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2012 77,673 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2011 74,338 miles

slight bind o/s/r and n/s/r brakes

Fail 2 Nov 2011 74,263 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

slight bind o/s/r and n/s/r brakes

Pass 3 Nov 2010 70,688 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 70,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,302 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 67,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 63,958 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 54,839 miles

nearside rear tyre distorted

Pass 16 May 2007 45,099 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 37,133 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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Y587 FOD is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y587 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.

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What year was Y587 FOD registered?

Y587 FOD is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y587 FOD safe to buy?

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