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Y699 GFG

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,968 mi
Last recorded110,968 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 GFG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 110,968 miles

Engine oil leak

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 110,968 miles

Engine oil leak

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 104,890 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 102,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front exhaust hanger corroded off but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 23 Jul 2014 102,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front exhaust hanger corroded off but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,322 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 97,322 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 91,964 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

air bag lamp on

front wiper blades

gearbox oil leak from selector shaft

n/s/r and o/s/r sill damaged

o/s/f drive shaft is corroded

o/s/r tyre is perished

polly v belt cracked

rear disc are corroded

rear seat missing so cant inspect seat rear belts

Fail 7 Aug 2012 91,512 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

air bag lamp on

front wiper blades

gearbox oil leak from selector shaft

n/s/r and o/s/r sill damaged

o/s/f drive shaft is corroded

o/s/r tyre is perished

polly v belt cracked

rear disc are corroded

rear seat missing so cant inspect seat rear belts

Pass 8 Aug 2011 88,236 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing on edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,351 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

centre exhaust mounting bracket weld broken

front anti roll bar corroded

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush de-bonded

Fail 29 Jul 2010 73,336 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust mounting bracket weld broken

front anti roll bar corroded

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush de-bonded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,641 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 59,249 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,080 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,383 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 46,109 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 46,107 miles

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

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)

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 GFG is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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Y699 GFG is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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