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RX51 HYN

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,421 mi
Last recorded74,421 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 HYN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 74,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 71,743 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 67,728 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Feb 2018 66,862 miles

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

Offside mirror cracked

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Feb 2017 65,536 miles

Front both front brake discs have surface corrosion

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 63,105 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 63,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 58,870 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 55,265 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2013 51,233 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,191 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,949 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,926 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,248 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 10,800 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 HYN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HYN, 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 HYN registered?

RX51 HYN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is RX51 HYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 HYN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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