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Y435 TGC

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,996 mi
Last recorded139,996 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY435 TGC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 139,996 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 132,913 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 125,154 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 121,303 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 109,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear tyres perished.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 109,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres perished.

Pass 28 May 2013 105,140 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2012 100,382 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 100,382 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 95,278 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 89,992 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 89,992 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 85,137 miles

wear to front brake discs

Fail 30 May 2009 85,028 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

wear to front brake discs

Pass 24 May 2008 80,027 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 74,855 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 74,855 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 69,484 miles

judder from offside front brake

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge-just on legal limit

nearside rear tyre just on legal limit in places (slight casing distortion0

offside front tyre worn on inner edge-close to legal 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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Y435 TGC 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 72.2%.

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 Y435 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y435 TGC registered?

Y435 TGC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y435 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y435 TGC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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