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Y694 LCF

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

66,093 mi
Last recorded66,093 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY694 LCF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2025 66,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 60,631 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 57,602 miles

Nearside Front OUTER CV BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 24 Jan 2022 53,813 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

altenator belt cracking up

o/s/f door check strap worn

rear washer inop

slight oil leak from filter

Pass 18 Jan 2021 51,590 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 50,369 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 46,779 miles

Nearside Front OUTER CV BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 5 Feb 2018 43,567 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust front support corroded off,

Pass 24 Jan 2017 39,311 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 35,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 31,326 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 28,402 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 24,623 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 21,185 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 19,849 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 11,846 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 8,904 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 5,177 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 4,691 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 3,789 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 3,290 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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Y694 LCF is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y694 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 Y694 LCF registered?

Y694 LCF is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y694 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y694 LCF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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