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NX51 RYA

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

168,639 mi
Last recorded168,639 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 RYA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 168,639 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 160,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 146,058 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 131,434 miles

front discs are slightly pitted

rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

rear coil springs are starting to corrode

slight play in nsf track rod end

Pass 3 Oct 2012 128,932 miles

front tyres are perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 121,690 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 121,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 116,733 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 108,940 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 92,192 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 77,102 miles

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

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 RYA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NX51 RYA, 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 NX51 RYA registered?

NX51 RYA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is NX51 RYA safe to buy?

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