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OV51 FSX

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,620 mi
Last recorded93,620 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 FSX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 93,620 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,228 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 92,286 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 154,188 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 152,943 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 152,943 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 147,798 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 147,798 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 142,549 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 142,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight brake imbalance across rear axle

Fail 9 Jan 2016 142,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 142,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 140,052 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 127,435 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 127,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 114,223 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 104,832 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 104,832 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 96,271 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s front brake discs slightly worn.

o/s & n/s front brake pads half worn.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 96,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s & n/s front brake discs slightly worn.

o/s & n/s front brake pads half worn.

Pass 26 Sep 2009 90,452 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 90,452 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 73,853 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 59,622 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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OV51 FSX is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OV51 FSX, 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 OV51 FSX registered?

OV51 FSX is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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