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Y713 RFH

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,592 mi
Last recorded95,592 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY713 RFH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,097 miles

Nearside Front slightly corroded

Offside Front slightly corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 84,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slightly corroded

Offside Front slightly corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,133 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,351 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,594 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 48,415 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,196 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,066 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge & has 2mm min tread left.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,902 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 35,902 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,447 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,287 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,547 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,915 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 27,915 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y713 RFH is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y713 RFH, 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 Y713 RFH registered?

Y713 RFH is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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