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Y583 GCA

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,644 mi
Last recorded64,644 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY583 GCA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,644 miles

nearside rear tyr wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2013 64,644 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyr wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2012 63,094 miles

EML ON

centre stop light not working

Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,280 miles

centre stop light is disconnected

front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2010 57,826 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,826 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 55,600 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 55,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 48,272 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 35,536 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 35,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,377 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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Y583 GCA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y583 GCA, 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 Y583 GCA registered?

Y583 GCA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y583 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y583 GCA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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