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Y772 FHJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,008 mi
Last recorded88,008 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY772 FHJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 88,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 88,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitting ? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 86,059 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 86,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 85,480 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,394 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,871 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

rear floor corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,978 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,626 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,939 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,405 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,869 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,150 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,301 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 34,655 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 30,387 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,213 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 20,238 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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Y772 FHJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y772 FHJ, 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 Y772 FHJ registered?

Y772 FHJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y772 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y772 FHJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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