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Y967 LCF

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,827 mi
Last recorded55,827 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY967 LCF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,827 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 55,827 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,352 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2012 50,337 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,777 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,671 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,663 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 45,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 41,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,936 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,856 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 27,451 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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Y967 LCF is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y967 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 Y967 LCF registered?

Y967 LCF is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y967 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y967 LCF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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