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Y982 GFJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,363 mi
Last recorded59,363 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 GFJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 59,363 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 59,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 58,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer AND O/S/F/OUTER CV BOOT WORN

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 55,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 52,437 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 51,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 May 2017 51,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 42,371 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 37,589 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges of tread

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Fail 4 Feb 2014 37,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges of tread

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 5 Feb 2013 34,482 miles

both front wishbones arms rear bushes starting to split from bonding

cut to n/s/r tyre

oil leaks

Fail 5 Feb 2013 34,482 miles

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

both front wishbones arms rear bushes starting to split from bonding

cut to n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge of tread

oil leaks

Pass 2 Feb 2012 31,086 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,388 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,693 miles

front pads in poor condition

front tyres wearing low inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,315 miles

front pads getting low

rear exhaust box heavily rusted

rear wiper split

wheel trims rubbing tyre valves

Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,144 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,915 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 21,915 miles

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

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

o s r tyre close to limit

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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Y982 GFJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y982 GFJ, 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 Y982 GFJ registered?

Y982 GFJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y982 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y982 GFJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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