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Y838 CGN

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

39,115 mi
Last recorded39,115 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 CGN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 39,115 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 39,091 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 39,054 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 38,900 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 38,699 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 38,443 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 38,287 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 38,045 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 37,446 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,753 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 35,692 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,333 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,866 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,504 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 30,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Coolant low

Pass 31 Mar 2012 28,432 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,080 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 22,878 miles

Offside rear service brakes performance lazy suggesting possible wheel cylinder and/or service adjustment problem.

Fail 3 Apr 2010 22,878 miles

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

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

Offside rear service brakes performance lazy suggesting possible wheel cylinder and/or service adjustment problem.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,103 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,517 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,003 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,104 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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Y838 CGN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y838 CGN, 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 Y838 CGN registered?

Y838 CGN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 March 2001.

Is Y838 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y838 CGN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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