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Y685 CFX

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,710 mi
Last recorded111,710 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 CFX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 111,710 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 111,698 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 111,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 111,684 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 109,491 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 105,262 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 105,262 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear brake noisey

Pass 21 Aug 2008 98,344 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 86,389 miles

o/s door mirror trim damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2006 76,302 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2006 76,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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Y685 CFX is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y685 CFX, 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 Y685 CFX registered?

Y685 CFX is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y685 CFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y685 CFX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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