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VX51 KWM

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,696 mi
Last recorded89,696 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 KWM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 89,696 miles

Front disc corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet lever missing

both front tyres have edge smooth

Fail 15 Jan 2016 89,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front disc corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet lever missing

both front tyres have edge smooth

Pass 16 Jan 2015 89,606 miles

FRONT FLEXI/CAT,EXHAUST BLOWING..

bonnet pull missing..condensation in n/s head lamp..edge wear on front tyres..n/s/f lower arm bush perished..corrosion around o/s/r brake pipe..

Fail 15 Jan 2015 89,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

FRONT FLEXI/CAT,EXHAUST BLOWING..

bonnet pull missing..condensation in n/s head lamp..edge wear on front tyres..n/s/f lower arm bush perished..corrosion around o/s/r brake pipe..

Pass 23 Jul 2013 78,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,296 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 74,296 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,761 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 8 Mar 2010 62,499 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 51,575 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,116 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,857 miles

temp repair on o/s mirror adjust by hand

Pass 25 May 2006 26,713 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 KWM is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KWM, 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 KWM registered?

VX51 KWM is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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