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Y702 GDY

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,061 mi
Last recorded67,061 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY702 GDY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,061 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 66,815 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 65,902 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 65,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 65,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (7.1.2)

**EMISSIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK**

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,408 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 64,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,800 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,901 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 62,486 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 61,670 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 61,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,694 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 59,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,063 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,441 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 45,436 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,407 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 32,225 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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Y702 GDY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y702 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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What year was Y702 GDY registered?

Y702 GDY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y702 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y702 GDY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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