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Y831 GUH

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,179 mi
Last recorded82,179 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 GUH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,179 miles

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

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 82,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust tailpipe missing.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust has part missing

Fail 12 Aug 2014 71,772 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust has part missing

Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,727 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,036 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,719 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 50,306 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,306 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 38,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,475 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,442 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 33,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,474 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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Y831 GUH is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y831 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.

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What year was Y831 GUH registered?

Y831 GUH is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y831 GUH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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