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Y915 FYA

2001 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,791 mi
Last recorded107,791 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY915 FYA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 107,791 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 107,706 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 101,424 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 17 Jan 2014 101,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear brake discs in poor condition

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 6 Dec 2013 101,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear brake discs in poor condition,

Pass 7 Sep 2012 99,384 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,396 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)

abs wiring to front sensors requires seceuring

n/s front brake disc worn

o/sfront brake disc pitted and worn

Fail 4 Aug 2011 90,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

abs wiring to front sensors requires seceuring

n/s front brake disc worn

o/sfront brake disc pitted and worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 79,834 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 69,304 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 69,304 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 63,438 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front fog light not working

offside front headlamp very slightly insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,438 miles

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

nearside front fog light not working

offside front headlamp very slightly insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2007 50,213 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,197 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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Y915 FYA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y915 FYA, 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 Y915 FYA registered?

Y915 FYA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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