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MF51 HHX

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,814 mi
Last recorded111,814 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 HHX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 111,814 miles

Oil leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 111,814 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 110,209 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 105,776 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust tail pipe corroded away

offside internal door handle missing (opened with cable)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 105,776 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust tail pipe corroded away

offside internal door handle missing (opened with cable)

Pass 20 May 2013 101,442 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 101,421 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)

Pass 17 May 2012 89,492 miles

air bag light on

Fail 14 May 2012 89,476 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

Fail 24 Jun 2011 83,282 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filter corroding

no centre brake light

Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,282 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filter corroding

no centre brake light

Fail 19 Jun 2010 76,608 miles

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

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

no centre brake light

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 19 Jun 2010 76,608 miles

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

no centre brake light

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,616 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 71,616 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre slight out of shape

slight bind noted at both front wheels

Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,915 miles

E M L light on

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face

nearside rear tyre just on legal limit

offside rear tyre slight out of shape and outer shoulder splitting

Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,071 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 64,071 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 56,146 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 45,929 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2005 45,929 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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MF51 HHX is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MF51 HHX, 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 MF51 HHX registered?

MF51 HHX is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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