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VX51 HKH

2001 Seat Arosa

Orange Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,616 mi
Last recorded110,616 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 HKH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 110,616 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 108,984 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 108,984 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,870 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 102,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 96,521 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,939 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 89,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,123 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 78,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 78,141 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,254 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 72,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 67,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded and lipped badly

rear exhaust section corroded

rear fuel pipe bracket loose

Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,212 miles

front brake discs corroded and lipped badly

rear exhaust section corroded

rear fuel pipe bracket loose

Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,547 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 59,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,709 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 46,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,125 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,266 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 HKH is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Orange with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HKH, 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 HKH registered?

VX51 HKH is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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