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Y692 LCF

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

45,947 mi
Last recorded45,947 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY692 LCF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 45,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 45,223 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 44,660 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 44,659 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 43,857 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 42,890 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 42,288 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 41,593 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 40,984 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 40,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,504 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,606 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 37,583 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,966 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 36,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,591 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 35,003 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight cracking on n/s front tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,090 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,754 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 30,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 27,931 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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Y692 LCF is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y692 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.

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What year was Y692 LCF registered?

Y692 LCF is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 April 2001.

Is Y692 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y692 LCF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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