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Y689 LCF

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,287 mi
Last recorded94,287 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY689 LCF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 94,287 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 88,849 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 86,753 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 May 2023 86,752 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2022 84,482 miles

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

Nearside Front inner cv boot slight grease leak

Nearside Front outer tyre wall slight damage

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

offside mirror housing damaged

oil filler cap missing

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2021 81,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 81,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 75,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 70,030 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 64,583 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,570 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side front tyre worn on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,775 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,024 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,263 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,941 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,304 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,994 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,250 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,372 miles

Non obligatory mirror glass distorted

Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,186 miles

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

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

both door mirror caps damaged

both rear shock absorber buffers perished and dust covers fallen down

o/s/f door check strap noisy

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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Y689 LCF is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y689 LCF, 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 Y689 LCF registered?

Y689 LCF is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y689 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y689 LCF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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