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Y148 CCG

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,944 mi
Last recorded141,944 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 CCG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 141,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 135,205 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 132,487 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 114,132 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 107,968 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 107,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 101,684 miles

drivers door mirror damaged.....

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres close to limit.....

n/s/r tyre on limit.....

water ingress n/s headlamp.....

Pass 29 May 2012 95,051 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

nearside front outer cv gaitor twisted

offside door hinges siezed

Fail 29 May 2012 95,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

nearside front outer cv gaitor twisted

offside door hinges siezed

Pass 31 May 2011 75,337 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 65,962 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 65,962 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 59,482 miles

rear noplate damaged

Fail 19 May 2009 59,482 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

emlight on

rear noplate damaged

temp wheel fitted to n/s/r

Pass 20 May 2008 51,118 miles

nearside mirror cover missing but not resultiong in exposed sharp edges.

slight lift/play/wear in offside steering rack.

Fail 20 May 2008 51,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror cover missing but not resultiong in exposed sharp edges.

slight lift/play/wear in offside steering rack.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 44,699 miles

1. n/s door mirror missing †2. n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge and on limit

Fail 30 May 2007 44,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s door mirror not fitted

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge + on limit

Fail 30 May 2006 38,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

hand brake near maximum limit.

Pass 30 May 2006 38,241 miles

hand brake near maximum limit.

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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Y148 CCG is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y148 CCG, 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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Y148 CCG is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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