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EX51 XZL

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,456 mi
Last recorded122,456 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XZL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 122,456 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 114,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 105,567 miles

Front brake discs are in poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2016 105,567 miles

Front brake discs are in poor condition

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 98,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 94,540 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 89,511 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 79,062 miles

high level stop lamp not working

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2011 79,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 69,586 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 69,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,070 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 54,793 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 54,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 52,769 miles

advise cam belt due at 60000 recomend belt changed on or before this time

Pass 14 Aug 2006 48,417 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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EX51 XZL is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX51 XZL, 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 EX51 XZL registered?

EX51 XZL is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is EX51 XZL safe to buy?

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