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Y517 GFG

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,402 mi
Last recorded54,402 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 GFG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear seat belt cover missing

Pass 4 Jul 2012 48,326 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 38,503 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front bumper damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2010 38,502 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,110 miles

front bumper has damage near number plate

front pipe is rusty around flexi pipe

gearbox has oil leak

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner shoulder

Fail 29 Jul 2009 31,110 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front bumper has damage near number plate

front pipe is rusty around flexi pipe

gearbox has oil leak

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner shoulder

rear brakes may need attention as squeeks when there applied

Pass 31 Jul 2008 16,084 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 16,084 miles

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

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 10 Jul 2007 8,613 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 7,560 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 6,435 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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Y517 GFG is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y517 GFG, 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 Y517 GFG registered?

Y517 GFG is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y517 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y517 GFG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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