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HX51 KYF

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,106 mi
Last recorded54,106 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 KYF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 54,106 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 52,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 49,007 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 47,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 43,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 40,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 37,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 35,139 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,897 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,720 miles

All four tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,590 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,459 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,266 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 28,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,392 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,544 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 25,541 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,376 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 23,374 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 21,158 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,954 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,124 miles

Offside headlight bracket broken, aim is ok and headlight is supported by two other brackets

Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,049 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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HX51 KYF is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HX51 KYF, 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 HX51 KYF registered?

HX51 KYF is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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