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Y118 TGA

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,345 mi
Last recorded57,345 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 TGA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 57,345 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 57,445 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 57,090 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,090 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,672 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 45,562 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,132 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,748 miles

All tyres becoming low on inner and outer edges.

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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Y118 TGA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y118 TGA, 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 Y118 TGA registered?

Y118 TGA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y118 TGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y118 TGA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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