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RX51 HXS

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,127 mi
Last recorded47,127 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 HXS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 47,127 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 46,865 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 46,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,614 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 46,447 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 46,447 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 46,196 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 46,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 45,688 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 44,483 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 43,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,455 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 41,101 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,101 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,052 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,548 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 34,523 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 27,388 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 13,368 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Aug 2008 7,746 miles

wheels been curbed, s;ight weep from o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 8 Aug 2007 7,623 miles

n/s door trim coming adrift.wheels been curbed.front one badly curbed

Pass 1 Aug 2006 7,192 miles

n/s/r wheel arch scratched †small chips in front bumper †n/s/f wheel been curbed

Pass 12 Aug 2005 6,695 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 HXS is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HXS, 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 RX51 HXS registered?

RX51 HXS is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RX51 HXS safe to buy?

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