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HX51 RKE

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,619 mi
Last recorded69,619 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 RKE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,619 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 69,619 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,818 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 45,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 38,664 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,614 miles

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

battery is insecure

service/inspection lamp is on

Fail 26 Feb 2008 33,186 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,186 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 28,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

service / inspection lamp is on

Pass 14 Nov 2005 19,896 miles

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

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 RKE is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RKE, 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 HX51 RKE registered?

HX51 RKE is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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The MOT history for HX51 RKE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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