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Y865 CGO

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,200 mi
Last recorded77,200 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 CGO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 77,200 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 77,200 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 74,273 miles

front and rear suspension areas corroded.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 74,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front and rear suspension areas corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 74,724 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 74,724 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,482 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,556 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,673 miles

O/S REAR COIL-SPRING BADLY CORRODED.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Pass 27 Nov 2010 56,220 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 56,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,133 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,459 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 38,621 miles

body damaged n/s/f

Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,163 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 27,205 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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Y865 CGO 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 75%.

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 Y865 CGO, 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 Y865 CGO registered?

Y865 CGO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y865 CGO safe to buy?

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