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EO51 HDK

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,312 mi
Last recorded84,312 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 HDK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 84,312 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,083 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil spring corroded

both rear seatbelt buckle casing missing

exhaust deteriorating

front disc corroded

o/s front coil spring corroded

oil level slight low

Fail 8 Apr 2013 76,083 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil spring corroded

both rear seatbelt buckle casing missing

exhaust deteriorating

front disc corroded

o/s front coil spring corroded

oil level slight low

Pass 18 Feb 2012 66,898 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

difficulty engaging gears

Fail 18 Feb 2012 66,898 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

difficulty engaging gears

Pass 26 Feb 2011 56,716 miles

Both the front wiper blades are starting to split on the ends

Both the rear seat belt stalk covers are missing

Fail 28 Aug 2009 45,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,153 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,526 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S/F WHEEL BEARING (ADVISE)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 36,526 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S/F WHEEL BEARING (ADVISE)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,631 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,619 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 HDK is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EO51 HDK, 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 EO51 HDK registered?

EO51 HDK is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EO51 HDK safe to buy?

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