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Y676 EFT

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,156 mi
Last recorded123,156 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY676 EFT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 123,156 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 119,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged buckle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 117,689 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 116,270 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 114,858 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 113,171 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 113,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 111,467 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 108,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 104,126 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 98,890 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 92,107 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 86,822 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 86,822 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 82,261 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 72,459 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 72,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,734 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 58,734 miles

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

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

1) BOTH REAR TYRE'S WORN LOW AND SOME TREAD DISTORTION TO EDGE OF TREADS

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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Y676 EFT is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y676 EFT, 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 Y676 EFT registered?

Y676 EFT is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y676 EFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y676 EFT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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