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Y482 GTC

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,021 mi
Last recorded99,021 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY482 GTC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 99,021 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 99,008 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 96,343 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 96,343 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 93,947 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 93,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 90,133 miles

screen damage

Fail 12 Aug 2022 90,121 miles

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

screen damage

Pass 3 Sep 2021 86,015 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 85,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 83,320 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,618 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 79,618 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,328 miles

Fuel hose corroded COOLER (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 76,328 miles

Fuel pipe insecure COOLER (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel hose corroded COOLER (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 72,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55R14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 70,157 miles

Offside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL AND TREAD CRACKED TYRE ON 2.5MM

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn 185/55r14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,348 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 64,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers door strap broken off door

Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,806 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 55,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,867 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 49,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes split but no movement

Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,811 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 37,811 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,838 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 34,838 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 31,284 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 31,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,616 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 25,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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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Y482 GTC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y482 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 Y482 GTC registered?

Y482 GTC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y482 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y482 GTC shows 35 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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