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BX51 ZXR

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,442 mi
Last recorded131,442 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 ZXR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 131,442 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 127,698 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)

rear exhaust correded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 127,698 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust correded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 122,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 113,467 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 110,128 miles

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

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

advise both rear brkes slight binding

Pass 12 Dec 2011 106,020 miles

both front tyre wearing on inside edges of tread

Pass 17 Dec 2010 102,446 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 102,446 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 92,810 miles

N/S/F Lower suspension arm rear bush worn.

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 92,810 miles

N/S/F Lower suspension arm rear bush worn.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,756 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 80,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil level is low.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 68,481 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 68,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 54,975 miles

front windscreen damaged but not obscuring vision

Fail 2 Oct 2006 54,975 miles

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

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

front windscreen damaged but not obscuring vision

Pass 26 Sep 2005 41,025 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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BX51 ZXR is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BX51 ZXR, 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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BX51 ZXR is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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