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Y578 GUF

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,574 mi
Last recorded75,574 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 GUF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 75,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 75,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 72,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 70,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front nearside front main beam incorrect

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear Tyre cracking on outer side wall and Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 67,974 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 67,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 67,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 66,490 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and coming away

Pass 2 Jul 2020 65,279 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,277 miles

EML on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner / STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,761 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 55,223 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,235 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 50,235 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,340 miles

NSF tyre perished

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 44,340 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

NSF tyre perished

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,793 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,834 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,926 miles

Front wipers slighty smear

OSF tyre slighty perished

Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,863 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 19,863 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 12,478 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,089 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 11,589 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 10,438 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,997 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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Y578 GUF is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y578 GUF, 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 Y578 GUF registered?

Y578 GUF is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y578 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y578 GUF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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