MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,235 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
NS mirror cracked
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
handbrake travel needs attention
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
dust covers missing from rear shockabsorbers
idle speed high
n/s door mirror glass cracked
slight outer wall damage to n/s/r tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside and naerside rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
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Y898 GCD is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 Y898 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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Y898 GCD is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 March 2001.
Is Y898 GCD safe to buy?
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