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Y745 GTU

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,263 mi
Last recorded95,263 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 GTU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 95,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s,front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipie at flexi,,and middle silencer, (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s, (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear beam axle, (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded front and rear, (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

Pass 24 Oct 2016 81,264 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 81,264 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 78,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 joints,broken front support / deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 74,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mounting has broken away but still supporting system

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 74,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mounting has broken away but still supporting system

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 69,840 miles

Both front wipers split on the ends.

N/S/F tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen chipped outside of swept area.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 69,840 miles

Both front wipers split on the ends.

N/S/F tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen chipped outside of swept area.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,567 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust deteriorated

Uneven wear on Nearside front brake pads

Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,421 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 53,719 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 53,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 18 Dec 2009 48,122 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to split

Pass 20 Dec 2008 41,777 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 35,679 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 35,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 32,904 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)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 23,759 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y745 GTU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y745 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 Y745 GTU registered?

Y745 GTU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y745 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y745 GTU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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