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GX51 NBM

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,803 mi
Last recorded97,803 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 NBM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 97,803 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,577 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 82,769 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,655 miles

offside front door checkstrap missingp

Fail 20 Apr 2012 74,650 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front door checkstrap missingp

Pass 7 Jun 2011 68,203 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 68,198 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,598 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,547 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 54,546 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

engine hunting at idle

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,721 miles

front numberplate in poor condition

offside mirror assembly damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2008 50,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front numberplate in poor condition

offside mirror assembly damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2007 43,737 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 37,534 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 28,488 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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GX51 NBM is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GX51 NBM, 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 GX51 NBM registered?

GX51 NBM is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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