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MX51 GMU

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,971 mi
Last recorded92,971 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 GMU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 92,971 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2023 90,657 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 89,165 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 86,816 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 74,136 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,449 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,249 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,271 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 24,018 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front door check strap

Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,404 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear bump stops perished

offside front door checkstrap

Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,981 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,406 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 16,406 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,904 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 13,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MX51 GMU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MX51 GMU, 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 MX51 GMU registered?

MX51 GMU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MX51 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 GMU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX51 GMU have outstanding finance?

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