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FX51 BYW

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,496 mi
Last recorded98,496 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 BYW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 98,496 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front lower door hinge worn

Fail 16 Oct 2015 98,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front lower door hinge worn

Fail 28 Nov 2014 82,493 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 82,493 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2013 76,639 miles

n/s front tyre is worn close to limit.

o/s front brake is binding slightly.

Fail 1 Dec 2013 76,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre is worn close to limit.

o/s front brake is binding slightly.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

SERVICE light is on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre is perished

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 26 Oct 2012 74,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear 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 light is on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre is perished

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,485 miles

n/s front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,732 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 57,732 miles

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

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)

drivers door lower hinge worn

front brake discs corroded and scored on inner faces

near side main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

off side rear tyre perished but not exposing cords at present

Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,795 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 51,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,962 miles

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 13 Oct 2008 46,962 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

n/s front brake disc deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,933 miles

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 32,507 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 32,507 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FX51 BYW is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FX51 BYW, 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 FX51 BYW registered?

FX51 BYW is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is FX51 BYW safe to buy?

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