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EO51 HGC

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,392 mi
Last recorded128,392 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 HGC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 128,392 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 128,382 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Caused by exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rear brake load sensing valve leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ABS component missing -ABS system has been intentionally rendered inoperative

Pass 7 Jun 2019 123,890 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front window wont open

Offside Front brake pads worn lower than n/s

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

general corrosion on underbody and brake discs etc due to lack of use

Pass 10 Mar 2015 119,759 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges and perrished

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r wheel slight damaged

o/s/r light lense cracked

rear number plate water marked

Pass 10 Dec 2013 102,756 miles

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Gearbox has a oil leak?

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre is perrishing,185/55/14

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 102,667 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Gearbox has a oil leak?

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre is perrishing,185/55/14

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 96,837 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 96,837 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 95,760 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 87,766 miles

offside front tyre is wearing inner edge

offside rear shock absorber is damp

Pass 30 Jul 2010 77,412 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 73,131 miles

Advise check tyre pressures.

Advise rear brake service.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 66,052 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 66,052 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 56,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 56,231 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,115 miles

Rear wiper blade split

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 HGC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HGC, 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 HGC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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