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LN51 XKD

2001 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,610 mi
Last recorded83,610 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 XKD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 83,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,001 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,894 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are on 3mm tread and wearing low on inner tread

nearside front headlamp bracket is broken headlamp still supported

sight rotation noise nearside rear wheel

Fail 3 Nov 2015 72,893 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake are wearing low

nearside and offside front tyres are on 3mm tread and wearing low on inner tread

nearside front headlamp bracket is broken headlamp still supported

offside front brake pads are wearing low

sight rotation noise nearside rear wheel

Pass 22 Oct 2014 67,554 miles

front pads getting alittle low

slight damage near side outer sill

slight noise near side rear wheel

Fail 20 Oct 2014 67,546 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front pads getting alittle low

slight damage near side outer sill

slight noise near side rear wheel

Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,167 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 63,166 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,262 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 52,530 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,530 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,663 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,904 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 37,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,826 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,648 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 19,511 miles

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

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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LN51 XKD is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Black with a 999cc 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 LN51 XKD, 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 LN51 XKD registered?

LN51 XKD is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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