CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y944 GKV

2001 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,824 mi
Last recorded95,824 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 GKV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2016 95,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened insecure when suspension is at its maximum travel (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened insecure when suspension is at its maximum travel (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine light on dash

Exhaust flexi corroded/ weakened

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Bump stop/cover missing from shock absorber

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing, shock absorber cover lose

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Suspension/height has been modified which is effecting other suspension/vehicle component's

Pass 3 Sep 2015 87,481 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output rears both (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 87,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output rears both (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,062 miles

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

offside front wing damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2014 84,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

offside front wing damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2013 72,896 miles

n/s & o/s rear shock covers insecure

rear discs rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2013 72,892 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s & o/s rear shock covers insecure

rear discs rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,303 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 66,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,983 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 56,740 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 45,501 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

condensation appearing in nearside front headlamp

rear number plate starting to discolour

slight drag on rear wheels

Pass 17 May 2006 39,096 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 39,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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
Full Seat Arosa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y944 GKV is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y944 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y944 GKV?

You can check the full history of Y944 GKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y944 GKV registered?

Y944 GKV is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y944 GKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y944 GKV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y944 GKV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y944 GKV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.