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VX51 XSG

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,352 mi
Last recorded106,352 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 XSG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 106,352 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 30 Oct 2015 106,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 1 Nov 2014 104,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 97,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 91,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 86,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,724 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 78,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 78,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,212 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 62,213 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 62,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 55,440 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 47,486 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 36,906 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 XSG is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XSG, 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 XSG registered?

VX51 XSG is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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