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Y197 TGE

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,635 mi
Last recorded72,635 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 TGE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 72,635 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 72,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 67,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 61,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,910 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Oct 2012 55,258 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust centre and back boxes and clamps corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,551 miles

exhaust centre and backbox corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,664 miles

Front brake discs pitting.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 45,663 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs pitting.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,591 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine noisy whining recommend investigation

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low on edge and has a cut in tread but not to cords(185/55/14h)

rear brake application uneven by 25% recommend rear brakes checked

slight leak at gearbox suspect gearshift oil seal

Pass 8 Aug 2008 41,096 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2007 37,116 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,116 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,985 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,767 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 28,767 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 19,298 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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Y197 TGE is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y197 TGE, 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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Y197 TGE is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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