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Y687 WAO

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,254 mi
Last recorded56,254 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 WAO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine lamp on

offside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 22 Aug 2011 56,254 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine lamp on

offside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre flat

Fail 17 Aug 2010 47,599 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre flat

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn, punctured and cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2009 38,718 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn, punctured and cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,630 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 25,597 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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Y687 WAO is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y687 WAO, 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 Y687 WAO registered?

Y687 WAO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y687 WAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y687 WAO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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