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GX51 OHK

2001 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,503 mi
Last recorded123,503 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OHK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 123,503 miles

EPC light illuminated

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 123,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe connection to rack (2.3.3b)

EPC light illuminated

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 120,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F C.V joint slight click/noise on full lock

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2014 116,873 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 116,873 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 112,808 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 112,808 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear bump stops perished

Pass 16 Apr 2012 107,104 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 107,104 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 100,661 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 94,271 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 94,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 86,674 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,704 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 70,027 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 60,110 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 60,110 miles

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

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 OHK is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GX51 OHK, 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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GX51 OHK is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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