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OU51 XTK

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,698 mi
Last recorded92,698 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 XTK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 92,698 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 92,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 77,978 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 77,977 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 68,456 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 63,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 55,327 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,785 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,310 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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OU51 XTK is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU51 XTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU51 XTK registered?

OU51 XTK is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is OU51 XTK safe to buy?

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