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Y964 RFH

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,424 mi
Last recorded165,424 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY964 RFH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 165,424 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 157,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint by cat (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 157,993 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear front from near side to off side (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint by cat (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 151,873 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 144,606 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 142,419 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 140,499 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2013 136,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 131,396 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp, beam pattern just visible

Fail 17 Apr 2012 131,396 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

condensation in o/s headlamp, beam pattern just visible

Pass 29 Mar 2011 125,673 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 125,640 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 116,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 108,422 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 97,764 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 86,635 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 86,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 75,912 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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Y964 RFH is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y964 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 Y964 RFH registered?

Y964 RFH is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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