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Y743 GTU

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,386 mi
Last recorded114,386 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY743 GTU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 114,386 miles

NEARSIDE INDICATOR SWITCH FAULTY

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 114,368 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE INDICATOR SWITCH FAULTY

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 111,810 miles

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 111,802 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,573 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SPLITS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 109,568 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE 21%

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SPLITS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE 24%

Pass 3 Nov 2020 107,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 105,423 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 105,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 102,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (REAR BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 102,981 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE (REAR BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (REAR BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 99,961 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 96,352 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 96,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 92,055 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,158 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 86,158 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,919 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,490 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 70,490 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,141 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,258 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 58,258 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 52,602 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,602 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,942 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,118 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,702 miles

both rear shock absorbers dust covers have split

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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Y743 GTU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y743 GTU, 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 Y743 GTU registered?

Y743 GTU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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