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Y874 GCD

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,190 mi
Last recorded108,190 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 GCD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 108,037 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan behind driver's seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 101,401 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 94,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside components rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2017 91,711 miles

Front brakes discs and pads pitted/corroded due to lack of use.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 91,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,774 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 86,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 80,289 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 74,035 miles

the exhaust flexi section down pipe is leaking to the limit

Fail 31 May 2013 74,029 miles

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

the exhaust flexi section down pipe is leaking to the limit

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,714 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,523 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,432 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,434 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,885 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside steering rack gaitor,inner retaining clip working loose

rear number plate fading

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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Y874 GCD is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y874 GCD, 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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Y874 GCD is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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