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Y787 TGC

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,609 mi
Last recorded206,609 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 TGC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 206,609 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 187,554 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 167,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 157,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2011 150,689 miles

slight oil leak

front subframe rusty

centre brake

Fail 26 Mar 2011 150,654 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

centre brake

front subframe rusty

o/s/f inner cv boot clip missing

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 147,490 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 147,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 143,393 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 123,764 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 101,570 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 92,311 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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Y787 TGC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y787 TGC, 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 Y787 TGC registered?

Y787 TGC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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