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Y418 CGP

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,509 mi
Last recorded75,509 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 CGP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,509 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 67,872 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 67,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,279 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,264 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 49,670 miles

Front number plate damaged.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,091 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,044 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 42,644 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,737 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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Y418 CGP is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y418 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 Y418 CGP registered?

Y418 CGP is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y418 CGP safe to buy?

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