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GN51 XZC

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,201 mi
Last recorded102,201 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 XZC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 102,201 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brakes backing plate corroded

under sills corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2019 102,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brakes backing plate corroded

under sills corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 97,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 97,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe blowing (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported all mounting points corroded no suport (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 93,688 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 90,949 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 88,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 88,175 miles

front discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

windscreen cracked not in swept area

Pass 27 Oct 2012 85,930 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

offside front wishbone bush deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2011 83,998 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

windscreen slight damage zone b

Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,427 miles

windcreen cracked not in swept area

Pass 17 Sep 2009 76,974 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 72,888 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 66,065 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,452 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 XZC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

GN51 XZC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is GN51 XZC safe to buy?

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