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BX51 ZYO

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,077 mi
Last recorded99,077 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 ZYO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,077 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,640 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 95,640 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 89,336 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2016 81,799 miles

Service brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair

Fail 4 Sep 2016 81,799 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,741 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 73,048 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 68,851 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,672 miles

Nearside rear tyre has small cut in side wall.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 63,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has small cut in side wall.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 58,403 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,117 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 54,117 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,589 miles

advise both rear tyres slight cracking tread area

offside front door hindges slight play

Fail 30 Sep 2009 47,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise both rear tyres slight cracking tread area

offside front door hindges slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2008 39,825 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 34,337 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 30,767 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 ZYO is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BX51 ZYO, 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 BX51 ZYO registered?

BX51 ZYO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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