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Y427 GPN

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,198 mi
Last recorded54,198 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 GPN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,198 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 54,190 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 51,408 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 42,848 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 37,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 37,828 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,918 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 27,131 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 21,467 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit, and heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 14,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 9,151 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 8,836 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 8,318 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 7,649 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 7,114 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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Y427 GPN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y427 GPN, 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 Y427 GPN registered?

Y427 GPN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y427 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y427 GPN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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