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Y974 EGP

2001 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,772 mi
Last recorded47,772 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 EGP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 47,772 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 43,445 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 38,584 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 38,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,645 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,378 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,082 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 33,082 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,524 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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Y974 EGP is a 2001 Seat Arosa in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y974 EGP, 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

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What year was Y974 EGP registered?

Y974 EGP is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y974 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y974 EGP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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