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Y738 GUH

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,991 mi
Last recorded91,991 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 GUH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 91,991 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting around small clip end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,343 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around small clip end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

both rear tyres cracked 185/55/14

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2020 90,884 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2019 90,420 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,836 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 89,442 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

n/s/f tyre wearing around outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,946 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged 185/55x14 80 h

Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,019 miles

g/box oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 85,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 85,745 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 82,295 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 79,062 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 67,501 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,094 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 52,094 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,888 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,016 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 13 Oct 2006 19,037 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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Y738 GUH 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 88.9%.

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 Y738 GUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y738 GUH registered?

Y738 GUH is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y738 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y738 GUH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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