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VX51 KWH

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,252 mi
Last recorded106,252 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 KWH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 106,252 miles

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

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

both front jacking points are damaged

nearside front alloy wheel damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2009 106,244 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both front jacking points are damaged

nearside front alloy wheel damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2008 83,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both wiper blades split and poor clearing action

several high level stop lamp bulbs not working

Pass 2 Feb 2007 64,672 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 64,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 62,185 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 43,320 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 KWH is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KWH, 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 KWH registered?

VX51 KWH is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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