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Y426 TGC

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,061 mi
Last recorded97,061 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 TGC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 97,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 88,680 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 88,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed exhaust clamp catching (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,489 miles

nail in rear tyre pasanger side

oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Aug 2014 83,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 83,854 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 78,090 miles

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

rear shock absorbers has low or no resistance

Fail 13 Aug 2013 78,090 miles

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers has low or no resistance

Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,399 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 71,399 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,093 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,383 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,840 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 54,838 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 54,215 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 54,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,891 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 48,890 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 39,713 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,165 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 18,509 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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Y426 TGC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y426 TGC, 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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Y426 TGC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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