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RX51 HYC

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,840 mi
Last recorded34,840 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 HYC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 34,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 33,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 30,468 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 29,181 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 28,588 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 26,070 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 24,419 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 21,211 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 17,599 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 16,529 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,224 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,737 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,333 miles

front brake pads in a poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2014 15,301 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Slight condensation to lamp units

Pass 18 Feb 2013 14,619 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 14,399 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,850 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 13,218 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 11,652 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 10,676 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 9,902 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 8,714 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 HYC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

RX51 HYC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is RX51 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 HYC shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX51 HYC have outstanding finance?

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