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Y699 GDY

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,400 mi
Last recorded162,400 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 GDY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 162,400 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 162,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 158,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 158,919 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 101,999 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 101,999 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 148,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 148,717 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 138,813 miles

engine oil & coolant levels low

front inner brake pads wearing thin?

Fail 27 May 2010 138,812 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

engine oil & coolant levels low

front inner brake pads wearing thin?

Pass 5 Jun 2009 125,789 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 106,335 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 87,580 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 87,580 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 74,005 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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Y699 GDY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y699 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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Y699 GDY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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