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DX51 FGC

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,338 mi
Last recorded101,338 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FGC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2017 101,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested Rear exhaust section missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust section missing (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Exhaust chaffing brake pipes (3.6.B.2a)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail Under vehicle (6.1.D.1b)

Engine management light on

Lambs wires resting on exhaust

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,913 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 95,774 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 95,772 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,891 miles

Both front body sills damaged

Both rear brakes partly siezed

Both rear tyres have side wall damage

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Clutch biting point very high

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Full exhaust system badly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Oil level low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Poly V belt cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2014 86,867 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front body sills damaged

Both rear brakes partly siezed

Both rear tyres have side wall damage

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Clutch biting point very high

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Full exhaust system badly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Oil level low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Poly V belt cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2013 77,892 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,374 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 67,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 59,940 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,022 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 52,022 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 5 Oct 2009 45,579 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 45,579 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 45,643 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 41,305 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,714 miles

rear tyres perished †engine warning light on

Pass 5 Aug 2006 34,761 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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DX51 FGC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DX51 FGC, 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 DX51 FGC registered?

DX51 FGC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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