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GN51 MWA

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,334 mi
Last recorded134,334 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 134,334 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Rear Both tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2021 132,242 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 130,150 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 130,112 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 127,049 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 116,985 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 116,985 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 106,912 miles

engine light on

oil leak on engine

Fail 12 Apr 2013 106,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

engine light on

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Apr 2012 95,468 miles

engine management light on

epc light on

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,811 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 83,811 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,608 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,577 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 64,577 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,853 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2008 57,840 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,389 miles

centre exhaust bracket loose not insecure

wiper blades smearing screen slightly

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 MWA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MWA, 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 MWA registered?

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

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