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RX51 CGO

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,033 mi
Last recorded66,033 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 CGO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,033 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s parking brake reading lower than o/s still within limits set

n/s/f tyre damaged to sidewall

n/s/r seat belt not touched child seat fitted

o/s/f tyre damaged to sidewall

o/s/r tyre perrished on sidewall

Fail 30 Sep 2011 66,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s parking brake reading lower than o/s still within limits set

n/s/f tyre damaged to sidewall

n/s/r seat belt not touched child seat fitted

o/s/f tyre damaged to sidewall

o/s/r tyre perrished on sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,710 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 30,107 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT HAS SOME BULBS DIM

Fail 18 Oct 2008 30,107 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT HAS SOME BULBS DIM

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,278 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,888 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearin g low < advise replacement >

rear number plate in poor condition

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 CGO is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX51 CGO, 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

How do I check the history of RX51 CGO?

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What year was RX51 CGO registered?

RX51 CGO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is RX51 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 CGO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX51 CGO have outstanding finance?

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