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Y449 GAP

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,529 mi
Last recorded95,529 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 GAP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 95,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axel general corrosion

Pass 14 May 2024 94,478 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 94,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 90,464 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 88,222 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 88,204 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust insecure on mounting and rubbing n/s rear brake pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 88,200 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn DROP[ LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 88,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 78,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 78,353 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 bolts missing 1 has broken of in hub (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,726 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 64,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 55,991 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 15 Apr 2016 55,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 5 May 2015 44,604 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 31,392 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 31,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 22,292 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 16,800 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 16,800 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 9,180 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 6,716 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 6,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 6,319 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 5,547 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 4,780 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 4,041 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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Y449 GAP is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y449 GAP, 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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Y449 GAP is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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