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GN51 MWC

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,675 mi
Last recorded68,675 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 68,675 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 63,718 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 55,621 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 55,621 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,485 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 42,206 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 42,205 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,671 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,825 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,513 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 23,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,533 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,321 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 11,654 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 8,776 miles

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 MWC 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 83.3%.

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 MWC, 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 MWC registered?

GN51 MWC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is GN51 MWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 MWC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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