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Y496 CGN

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,482 mi
Last recorded42,482 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 CGN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 42,482 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 42,404 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 34,074 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,636 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 20,770 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 20,770 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,792 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 14,792 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 11,084 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 11,084 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 6,836 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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Y496 CGN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y496 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 Y496 CGN registered?

Y496 CGN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y496 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y496 CGN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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