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Y956 LCF

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

38,700 mi
Last recorded38,700 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 LCF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 38,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 35,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre under inflated

child seat poorly secured

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 35,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre under inflated

child seat poorly secured

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 33,722 miles

rear coil springs corroded

two child seats fitted in rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sidewall of nearside front tyre kerb damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2014 33,722 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sidewall of nearside front tyre kerb damaged

rear coil springs corroded

two child seats fitted in rear

Pass 7 Nov 2013 31,967 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise tracking check

rear tyres heavy age cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2013 31,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise tracking check

rear tyres heavy age cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to rear bumper and osr light cluster lens

damage to sills

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

high rear brake application 36% and handbrake grabbing attetion required

osf tyre wall damaged

rear no.plate poor

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Nov 2012 30,235 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to rear bumper and osr light cluster lens

damage to sills

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

high rear brake application 36% and handbrake grabbing attetion required

osf tyre wall damaged

rear no.plate poor

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2011 27,850 miles

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

o/s/r footbrake requires attention

service light on

uneven wear o/s/f tyre tread and low on outer edge

Fail 31 Oct 2011 27,850 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r footbrake requires attention

service light on

uneven wear o/s/f tyre tread and low on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 25,803 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

front discs worn

no.plates fadded

osr light unit lens cover cracked

outer front tyre walls damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,933 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 23,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,815 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,118 miles

see advisory sheet 263867157225

Fail 14 Sep 2007 20,118 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

slight damage to o/s/r taillight

slight water damage to rear numberplate

removed loose steering wheel cover

Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,310 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

high rear brake imbalance

osr light unit lens cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2006 18,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

high rear brake imbalance

osr light unit lens cracked

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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Y956 LCF is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y956 LCF, 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 Y956 LCF registered?

Y956 LCF is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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