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VX51 FBG

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,448 mi
Last recorded49,448 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 FBG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 49,448 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 47,160 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 47,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,308 miles

rear tyres worn close to 2mm wear indicators

Pass 28 Sep 2005 28,682 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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VX51 FBG is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX51 FBG, 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 VX51 FBG registered?

VX51 FBG is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is VX51 FBG safe to buy?

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