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HF51 HWS

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,680 mi
Last recorded81,680 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 HWS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 81,680 miles

o/s/r lense cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2011 81,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r lense cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2010 74,709 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 74,709 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 68,744 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,186 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 55,068 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,068 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,127 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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HF51 HWS is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF51 HWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HF51 HWS?

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What year was HF51 HWS registered?

HF51 HWS is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is HF51 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 HWS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF51 HWS have outstanding finance?

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