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FG51 XFY

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,297 mi
Last recorded51,297 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 XFY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 51,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,667 miles

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

Rear wiper

Upper hi vis stop light not completely illuminated

Fail 25 Jul 2017 48,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper

Upper hi vis stop light not completely illuminated

Pass 15 Oct 2016 46,828 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 45,747 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,560 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,869 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 42,865 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,013 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,375 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,834 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,210 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,368 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,993 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 22,564 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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FG51 XFY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG51 XFY, 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 FG51 XFY registered?

FG51 XFY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is FG51 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 XFY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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