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Y698 GDY

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,319 mi
Last recorded52,319 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 GDY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 52,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 52,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 50,580 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 49,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 44,632 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 38,425 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 32,395 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,541 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 26,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 22,691 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 18,239 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 17,801 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 17,535 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,535 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 17,266 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 17,266 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,824 miles

both front brake discs pitted borderline

Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,735 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,529 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,252 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 15,577 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 14,197 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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Y698 GDY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y698 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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Y698 GDY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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