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Y949 RFH

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,516 mi
Last recorded86,516 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 RFH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,516 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 84,348 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Rear both rear tyres deteriorated heavily

Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,641 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 82,641 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 78,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust hanger broken. But system still adequately supported.

Pass 16 Nov 2013 75,267 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

front exhaust support broken

Fail 15 Nov 2013 75,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front exhaust support broken

Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,951 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,424 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,848 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,890 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,170 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,132 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 43,008 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 37,961 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 37,961 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,452 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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Y949 RFH is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y949 RFH, 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 Y949 RFH registered?

Y949 RFH is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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