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Y696 GFG

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,768 mi
Last recorded69,768 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 GFG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 69,768 miles

cracking to off side rear tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2014 69,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cracking to off side rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2013 59,411 miles

off side rear tyre side wall cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,532 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 55,528 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,662 miles

both sides rear tyres treads starting to crack

Fail 21 Sep 2011 49,662 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both sides rear tyres treads starting to crack

Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,472 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers door check worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,201 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,565 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,018 miles

N/S Front Tyre Has Slight Cut To Rubber Side Wall †O/S Front Tyre Has Slight Crack on Wall

Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,957 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 13,938 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y696 GFG is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y696 GFG, 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 Y696 GFG registered?

Y696 GFG is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y696 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y696 GFG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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