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FX51 FBU

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,642 mi
Last recorded114,642 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 114,642 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 114,631 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 114,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 114,631 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre & rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to load vavle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to load vavle (3.6.B.2c)

centre stop light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2015 106,021 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 98,878 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 92,411 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,829 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 86,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 80,205 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,138 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,038 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 67,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,006 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 46,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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 FBU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel 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 FX51 FBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX51 FBU registered?

FX51 FBU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is FX51 FBU safe to buy?

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