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EO51 HDJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

34,752 mi
Last recorded34,752 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 HDJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 34,752 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 34,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 31,487 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 31,487 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 29,140 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 29,140 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,281 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 22,510 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,510 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,342 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 19,234 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 19,234 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,199 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 18,168 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,674 miles

off-side front tyre has damage to the inner side wall but not exposing cord

Fail 19 Sep 2008 15,202 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,202 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,754 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 11,744 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 10,187 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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EO51 HDJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EO51 HDJ, 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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EO51 HDJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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