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Y518 GDM

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,503 mi
Last recorded70,503 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 GDM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,503 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight binding on O/S/R Brake

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,405 miles

Both rear shocker top covers loose

Gearbox bearings noisy

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,041 miles

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

O/S/F Door hinges worn

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

Top covers loose on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,216 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,166 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,793 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 47,793 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 45,740 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,862 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 41,232 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,769 miles

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

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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Y518 GDM 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 90.9%.

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 Y518 GDM, 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 Y518 GDM registered?

Y518 GDM is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y518 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 GDM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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