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Y926 GKV

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,103 mi
Last recorded97,103 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 GKV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 97,103 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 94,047 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holed and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,766 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,011 miles

both front lower arm bushes split

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 1 Aug 2019 89,089 miles

slight blow from front exhaust

Fail 31 Jul 2019 89,085 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,473 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 80,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 72,143 miles

Hub covers fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Door check strap missing

Offside Rear And nearside front tyres void of tread inner edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 72,143 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Hub covers fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Door check strap missing

Offside Rear And nearside front tyres void of tread inner edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 61,901 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Fail 30 Jul 2016 61,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 25 Jul 2015 53,026 miles

nearside front tyre worn low to legal limit (raised tread)

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating and worn uneven

Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,312 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,188 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,675 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 35,922 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,491 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 31,491 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,172 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,292 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 27,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 17,622 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,733 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 3,309 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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Y926 GKV is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y926 GKV, 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 Y926 GKV registered?

Y926 GKV is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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