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VX51 WRW

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,647 mi
Last recorded115,647 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 WRW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 115,647 miles

EML on.

Rear lights painted black.

Rear wiper blade perishing.

Slight exhaust leak from front pipe.

Pass 23 May 2013 107,692 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 107,692 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 99,513 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 88,383 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre under inflated

tracking needs adjusting

Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 67,771 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber covers insecure

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2008 65,770 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 62,759 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 60,882 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 WRW is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WRW, 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 WRW registered?

VX51 WRW is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is VX51 WRW safe to buy?

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