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Y688 GCA

2001 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,195 mi
Last recorded98,195 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 GCA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 98,195 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 96,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 91,776 miles

Offside Rear Body not fully secure floor (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,998 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,608 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 84,608 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Driver has big eyes and is hairy!

engine light on dash

Pass 23 Oct 2013 82,066 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 80,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 72,939 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 72,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 65,658 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 58,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear fuel tank vaper pipe snapped

Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,816 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 52,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

adv front tyres waring on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,471 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,895 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,635 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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Y688 GCA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 Y688 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 Y688 GCA registered?

Y688 GCA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y688 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y688 GCA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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