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NX51 BGE

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,728 mi
Last recorded133,728 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 BGE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 133,728 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated HARD (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced INCORECT PATERN (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated HARD (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring not correctly fitted INCORECT DIRECTION (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

N/S O/S FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

N/S O/S REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND SCORRED

N/S O/S REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRED

REAR AXEL CORRODED

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 4 Nov 2017 127,891 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 127,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 127,866 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 124,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 112,054 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 106,843 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 102,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 93,637 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 85,326 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 85,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 74,203 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 74,201 miles

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

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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NX51 BGE is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NX51 BGE, 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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NX51 BGE is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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