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Y729 EFT

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,215 mi
Last recorded144,215 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 EFT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 144,215 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 144,215 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 138,379 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 138,278 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 134,408 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 134,403 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 129,642 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 116,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 101,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Jan 2013 87,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front headlights have slight misting

Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,496 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,497 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,233 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 38,233 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,469 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,047 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 19,110 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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Y729 EFT is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y729 EFT, 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 Y729 EFT registered?

Y729 EFT is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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