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Y776 FHJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,493 mi
Last recorded53,493 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 FHJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 53,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front head lamp misted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 53,493 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements white background faded (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front head lamp misted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 49,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 42,789 miles

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

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

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

engine has oil slight oil leak

exhaust rear silencer deteriated

Pass 27 Jan 2023 38,585 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms offside/nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 33,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corrosion to suspension components

Fail 12 Apr 2021 33,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside very badly cracked in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside corrosion to suspension components

Pass 3 Dec 2019 30,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked but cord not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside badly cracked but cord not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 30,755 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked but cord not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside badly cracked but cord not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 29,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 29,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 27,793 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 26,250 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 23,215 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 22,837 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,436 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,559 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 19,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 18,844 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,524 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,196 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,689 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 12,333 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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Y776 FHJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y776 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 Y776 FHJ registered?

Y776 FHJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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