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Y697 GAE

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,850 mi
Last recorded114,850 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 GAE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 114,850 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 113,356 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 113,356 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 105,268 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 104,896 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 104,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2015 104,260 miles

both door checks

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2015 104,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both door checks

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2014 103,650 miles

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

both front door check sraps brocken

Fail 24 Sep 2014 103,650 miles

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

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

both front door check sraps brocken

Pass 3 Oct 2013 102,762 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 102,762 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 100,141 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f door check strap missing but not affecting door being opened from inisde or outside

Fail 29 May 2012 100,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f door check strap missing but not affecting door being opened from inisde or outside

Pass 12 Apr 2011

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 82,142 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,412 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,040 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 52,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,072 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,675 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 23,874 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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Y697 GAE is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y697 GAE, 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 Y697 GAE registered?

Y697 GAE is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y697 GAE safe to buy?

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