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Y491 CGN

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,886 mi
Last recorded139,886 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 CGN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 139,886 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

no rear seats or seatbelts

Pass 27 Mar 2018 131,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Oil Below Min On Arrival, Topped Up

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rears 3-3.5mm and Wearing Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 131,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Oil Below Min On Arrival, Topped Up

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rears 3-3.5mm and Wearing Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 123,549 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

oil leak

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Apr 2017 123,549 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake pipes

oil leak

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2016 120,568 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s front (2.5.C.1a)

no rear seat belts fitted

no rear seats fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 115,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no rear seats belts fitted when tested

no rear seats fiited when tested

Pass 9 Apr 2014 107,136 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,587 miles

Nearside rear lamp lense cracked

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 96,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside rear lamp lense cracked

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,565 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

No acceleration detected when testing emmisions.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 89,540 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

No acceleration detected when testing emmisions.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,446 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 80,181 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

No acceleration detected on emmisions test.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,818 miles

Some corrosion and pitting to both front discs.

Fail 29 Mar 2010 68,818 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Some corrosion and pitting to both front discs.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,871 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 57,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

front and rear wipers poor

Fail 1 Mar 2008 57,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

front and rear wipers poor

Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,116 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 40,039 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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Y491 CGN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y491 CGN, 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 Y491 CGN registered?

Y491 CGN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y491 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y491 CGN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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