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JCZ 4482

2001 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,450 mi
Last recorded116,450 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 4482
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 116,450 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 116,449 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 113,639 miles

N/S/F wishbone rear bush in poor condition

front wishbones rusting

Fail 4 Jan 2014 113,638 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

N/S/F wishbone rear bush in poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front wishbones rusting

Pass 6 Jul 2013 111,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 111,119 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 107,402 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 107,042 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 104,907 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 104,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 1 Jul 2010 99,571 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 92,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on dashboard illuminated

nearside door card insecure

nearside rear tyreee feathered to outer and inner edges

offside front bottom suspension arm rear rubber bush deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2009 92,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on dashboard illuminated

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside door card insecure

nearside rear tyreee feathered to outer and inner edges

offside front bottom suspension arm rear rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2008 84,055 miles

engine management light stays on

front brake discs lipped pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2007 23,159 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 59,576 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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JCZ 4482 is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 JCZ 4482, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JCZ 4482 registered?

JCZ 4482 is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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