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MX51 GYC

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,342 mi
Last recorded68,342 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 GYC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,342 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

cut on n/s/f tyre wall

n/s/f tyre low on inside edge

Fail 25 Oct 2013 68,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

cut on n/s/f tyre wall

n/s/f tyre low on inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

n/s and o/s front lower wishbone bushes slightly split

Fail 5 Nov 2012 64,120 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

n/s and o/s front lower wishbone bushes slightly split

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,553 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,273 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,872 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,328 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,020 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/F BRAKE CALIPER DUST SEAL SPLIT

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

REAR TYRE WALLS CRACKING

Fail 30 Jul 2007 29,020 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,226 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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MX51 GYC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

MX51 GYC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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