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VX51 ODP

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,806 mi
Last recorded122,806 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 ODP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 122,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

no rear seats and belts fitted at time of test

screws through floor

Fail 20 Feb 2018 122,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

no rear seats and belts fitted at time of test

screws through floor

Pass 21 Feb 2017 114,863 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 114,863 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure upper mounting (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 100,435 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 100,432 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

cracking to o/s rear tyre -- rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,617 miles

n/s rear tyre - uneven wear to tread area

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,665 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces -- uneven wear to n/s rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2013 77,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces -- uneven wear to n/s rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,944 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 28 Aug 2012 71,944 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 27 Aug 2011 67,067 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,757 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,882 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,820 miles

wear to rear tyres

Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,809 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 27,057 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 ODP is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ODP, 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 ODP registered?

VX51 ODP is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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