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GN51 DRV

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,800 mi
Last recorded126,800 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 DRV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 126,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front sides (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides , condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components and also bushes worn

Fail 5 Jun 2021 126,799 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front sides (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides , condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components and also bushes worn

Pass 9 Aug 2019 120,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front anti roll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 110,182 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 110,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 103,992 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 100,638 miles

front and rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,220 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 94,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2013 91,365 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 87,997 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 82,785 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 78,864 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 73,504 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 73,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 65,757 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 65,757 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 56,658 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 47,599 miles

Oil leak

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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GN51 DRV is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GN51 DRV, 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 GN51 DRV registered?

GN51 DRV is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GN51 DRV safe to buy?

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