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Y485 GTC

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,475 mi
Last recorded57,475 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY485 GTC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 57,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 57,465 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 55,629 miles

Central exhaust has a small exhaust leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 53,812 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 52,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (stepping) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 51,973 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 51,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Aug 2021 51,967 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear and rear pipes, also right hand front pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,245 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 51,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 50,654 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 50,653 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front both top mounts noisy

Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,141 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,243 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,589 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 48,589 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,097 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,248 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,766 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,776 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,572 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 44,572 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,997 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,421 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 39,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,000 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 28,612 miles

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

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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Y485 GTC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y485 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 Y485 GTC registered?

Y485 GTC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y485 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y485 GTC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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