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Y481 GTC

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,277 mi
Last recorded56,277 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 GTC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 56,277 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 56,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 53,756 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 51,131 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 49,326 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,188 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 41,827 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,114 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,502 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,486 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 30,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,558 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 28,267 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 28,267 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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Y481 GTC 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 80%.

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 Y481 GTC, 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 Y481 GTC registered?

Y481 GTC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y481 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y481 GTC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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