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Y705 LCF

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,495 mi
Last recorded141,495 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 LCF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 141,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

n/s+o/s rear shocker dust covers loose

n/s/rear bumper damaged

n/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 141,479 miles

Front Coil spring not correctly located n/s+o/s lower (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1b)

n/s+o/s rear shocker dust covers loose

n/s/rear bumper damaged

n/s/rear tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 135,324 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 135,102 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 135,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 124,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 119,730 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 114,595 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 114,574 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 99,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plade deteriated slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2009 90,995 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 90,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 75,658 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 75,509 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 58,964 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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Y705 LCF is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y705 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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Y705 LCF is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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