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Y665 GDY

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,842 mi
Last recorded93,842 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY665 GDY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 93,842 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 86,822 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 86,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 86,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener obscuring the view of the road ()

Fail 2 Nov 2018 86,060 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Drivers door cannot be opened readily from outside the vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 85,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,423 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens wet (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,339 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 67,399 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,874 miles

Cracks in nearside and offside front inner tyre walls

Fail 21 May 2014 62,874 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Cracks in nearside and offside front inner tyre wall

Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,248 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,889 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,740 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,001 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 43,298 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 37,969 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 32,521 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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Y665 GDY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y665 GDY, 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 Y665 GDY registered?

Y665 GDY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y665 GDY safe to buy?

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