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GN51 KZG

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,570 mi
Last recorded72,570 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 KZG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 72,570 miles

Chips in windscreen not in drivers view

Drivers door card and interior handle missing still able to open from inside and outside

Engine cover fitted

Rear bumper slightly insecure

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2020 72,570 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chips in windscreen not in drivers view

Engine cover fitted

Rear bumper slightly insecure

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2019 69,791 miles

Engine cover fitted

Temporary repair to drivers door to make it open from inside

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2019 69,791 miles

Brake performance not tested due to damage to offside front NOT SAFE (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing top mount/bearing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2018 66,544 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/14 On legal limit 1.6mm recommend changing asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre pressure low ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2018 66,544 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/14 On legal limit 1.6mm recommend changing asap (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working 380 bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre pressure low ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 63,716 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 63,716 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 61,502 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,817 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 56,817 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 54,013 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,802 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,079 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 47,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,401 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,111 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,080 miles

front and rear number plates water ingress/cracked

front brake pads low

Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,772 miles

front number plate water ingress/cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,301 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 19,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 KZG is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GN51 KZG, 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

How do I check the history of GN51 KZG?

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What year was GN51 KZG registered?

GN51 KZG is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is GN51 KZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 KZG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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