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Y552 GDM

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,627 mi
Last recorded93,627 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 GDM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,627 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 82,788 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers door hinges worn

engine management light on

play in both front strut top mounts

slight damage to o/s/f inner wheel rim

Fail 13 Jun 2014 82,749 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center silencer bracket loose

drivers door hinges worn

engine management light on

play in both front strut top mounts

slight damage to o/s/f inner wheel rim

Pass 29 Jun 2013 72,930 miles

Engine management light on

Front & rear brake discs corroded

Front flexi exhaust damaged

Pass 30 May 2012 60,429 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 54,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,196 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,578 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 43,578 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,927 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,479 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,731 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 32,731 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,566 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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Y552 GDM is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y552 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y552 GDM registered?

Y552 GDM is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 April 2001.

Is Y552 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y552 GDM shows 14 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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