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RX51 CAO

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,634 mi
Last recorded125,634 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 CAO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 125,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 125,634 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 115,757 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 106,232 miles

O/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2015 106,232 miles

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

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

O/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2014 100,231 miles

N/S & O/S rear bumpstops deteriorated

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

Rear silencer corroded & weak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 100,231 miles

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

N/S & O/S rear bumpstops deteriorated

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

Rear silencer corroded & weak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 93,370 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 93,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 86,536 miles

FRont discs lipped

N/S & O/S Rear bumpstops deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 86,536 miles

FRont discs lipped

N/S & O/S Rear bumpstops deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,222 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 81,222 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,897 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 74,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 69,540 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 58,352 miles

Front no plate starting to deteriorate.

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2008 58,352 miles

Front no plate starting to deteriorate.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2007 48,179 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 38,990 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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RX51 CAO is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RX51 CAO, 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 RX51 CAO registered?

RX51 CAO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is RX51 CAO safe to buy?

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