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HF51 NXT

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,240 mi
Last recorded48,240 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 48,240 miles

Exhaust Catalyst box rattles (breaking up inside)

O/S driver's door lower hinge pin getting abit worn (slight movement)

Slight imbalance at rear service brake performances

Slight leak at rear exhaust union

Pass 3 Oct 2016 45,378 miles

O/S/F tyre worn low on tread and just about ON limits of wear in places

Rattle noise from inside exhaust Catalyst box (Inside starting to break up?)

Small cracks at screen

Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,826 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to get abit low on tread

Rattle at front exhaust catalyst box area (Insides of catalyst getting abit loose)

Service brake efficiency low and near 50% MINIMUM limit

Small crack at N/S area of screen

Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,648 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low on tread at inner and outer edges

Small crack at N/S edge area of screen

Pass 8 Oct 2013 35,447 miles

N/S/F outer d/shaft gaiter starting to get abit deteriorated slightly

N/S/F tyre getting low on tread at inner/outer tread edge areas

Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,853 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,769 miles

Exhaust system abit corroded at FLEXI area

Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,648 miles

Rear of exhaust is rusty.

Rear shocabsorber skirts are loose.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 54,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear of exhaust is rusty.

Rear shocabsorber skirts are loose.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,119 miles

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Nearside front brake pads appear low on friction material.

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

Rear shock absorber skirts are insecure.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Slight free play at front suspension wish bones.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 49,119 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 brakes are out of ballance.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake pads appear low on friction material.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear shock absorber skirts are insecure.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Slight free play at front suspension wish bones.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,520 miles

Front wish bones rear bushes start of cracking.

Offside rear tyre shows irregular wear pattern.

Fail 22 Oct 2008 37,520 miles

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

Front wish bones rear bushes start of cracking.

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

Offside rear tyre shows irregular wear pattern.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,166 miles

Front wish bones rear bushes stgarting to crack.

Fail 19 Oct 2007 28,166 miles

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

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

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

Engine management lamp is ON.Emissin levels have vhigh level of fluctuation.

Front wish bones rear bushes stgarting to crack.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,028 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 25,028 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 NXT is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NXT, 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

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What year was HF51 NXT registered?

HF51 NXT is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is HF51 NXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 NXT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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