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Y874 GDU

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,148 mi
Last recorded36,148 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 GDU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 36,148 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 35,778 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 34,603 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 32,576 miles

vacuum pipe to brake servo splitting

Pass 18 Dec 2012 30,313 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 27,382 miles

n/s o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,638 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 21,396 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 18,640 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 18,638 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 18,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 17,226 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 15,680 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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Y874 GDU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y874 GDU, 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 Y874 GDU registered?

Y874 GDU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y874 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y874 GDU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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