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Y97 GTT

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,195 mi
Last recorded162,195 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 GTT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2018 162,195 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2017 159,469 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2016 156,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front rack inner slight play

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2016 156,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working missing (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not working (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front rack inner slight play

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 153,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 137,473 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 137,162 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 127,561 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 127,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 122,101 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 122,101 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 112,134 miles

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

car very very low at time of test, recomend lifting suspension up

marks on off side front drive shaft, posibly touching arch liner on full lift

Pass 21 Jul 2010 105,434 miles

both front brake hoses beginning to perish

offside front indicator starting too show white light

rear centre brake light cluster missing

slight play detected nearside front cv joint

slight residue detected around fuel cap seal

Pass 25 Jul 2009 97,352 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 97,347 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 82,432 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 82,432 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,963 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 69,958 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 68,323 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 65,647 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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Y97 GTT is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y97 GTT, 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 Y97 GTT registered?

Y97 GTT is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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