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Y863 FDV

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,165 mi
Last recorded68,165 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 FDV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 68,165 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt catch cover missing- operating correctly at time of test

engine management warning lamp on during test

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt catch cover missing

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jul 2016 61,041 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt catch cover missing

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,016 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 53,460 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 53,389 miles

Engine management warning lamp on during test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 52,996 miles

Engine Management Light noted to be on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2011 52,996 miles

Engine Management Light noted to be on.

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,623 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,443 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,051 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,467 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 22,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FDV is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y863 FDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y863 FDV?

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What year was Y863 FDV registered?

Y863 FDV is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y863 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y863 FDV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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