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HF51 EZL

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

96,987 mi
Last recorded96,987 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 EZL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 96,987 miles

rear wiper ?

Fail 5 Dec 2016 96,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

battery ?

rear wiper ?

Pass 2 Dec 2015 95,178 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed n/s & o/s slightly rubbing (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back-box (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 95,170 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed n/s & o/s slightly rubbing (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back-box (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 95,004 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

nearside and offside front inner suspension arm bushes perishing/weak

nearside and offside front suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

slight exhaust blow from downpipe

Fail 15 Jul 2014 89,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear coil srings rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2014 89,196 miles

both rear coil srings rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2013 82,724 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag light on

Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,724 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,560 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

srs light on

Fail 20 Mar 2012 75,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise n/s rear brake bind

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

srs light on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside rear tyre worn unevenly and perrished

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2011 67,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear tyre worn unevenly and perrished

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,833 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel could be improved

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge of tread

nearside rear tyre perrished and worn unevenly

offside headlamp glass cracked

offside rear tyre perrished and outer sidewall damaged

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2010 59,833 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel could be improved

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge of tread

nearside rear tyre perrished and worn unevenly

offside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

offside headlamp glass cracked

offside rear tyre perrished and outer sidewall damaged

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,028 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,477 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 51,476 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

surface corrosion to all brake discs(vehicle sat around)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,813 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 44,813 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 35,658 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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HF51 EZL is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 HF51 EZL, 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 HF51 EZL registered?

HF51 EZL is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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