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Y863 EFT

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,823 mi
Last recorded83,823 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 EFT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 83,823 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 79,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 79,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 77,009 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag. (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 76,977 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag. (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 73,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seatbelt.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 73,976 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seatbelt.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,563 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 69,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,008 miles

battery slighty insecure

centre exhaust heat shield slighty insecure

front number plate cracked

nearside rear seat belt buckel outer casing broken

slight exhaust leak from around CAT

Fail 24 Mar 2014 60,008 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery slighty insecure

both front tyre worn on outer edges (tracking)

centre exhaust heat shield slighty insecure

front number plate cracked

nearside rear seat belt buckel outer casing broken

slight exhaust leak from around CAT

Pass 9 Mar 2013 50,536 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,162 miles

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

N/S/F&O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,268 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 82,450 miles

Oil leaks from engine

Pass 10 Apr 2008 70,529 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 59,637 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 47,108 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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Y863 EFT is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y863 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 Y863 EFT registered?

Y863 EFT is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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