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Y126 CGP

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,232 mi
Last recorded57,232 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 CGP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,232 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 57,232 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,199 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,627 miles

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

has temporary fuel cap fitted but system is adequately sealed.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,601 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 44,600 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front tyre perishing-Advise replacement

Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,473 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 41,470 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,168 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 34,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 30,628 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,009 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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Y126 CGP is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y126 CGP, 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 Y126 CGP registered?

Y126 CGP is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y126 CGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y126 CGP shows 12 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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