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MX51 XGR

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,482 mi
Last recorded70,482 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 XGR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,482 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 70,477 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,921 miles

front brake discs rusty inner surfaces slightly

o/s/r tyre slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2011 54,921 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs rusty inner surfaces slightly

o/s/r tyre slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,458 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,389 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,310 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,967 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 30,368 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 XGR is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XGR, 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 XGR registered?

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

Is MX51 XGR safe to buy?

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