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WA51 EKX

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,580 mi
Last recorded127,580 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 EKX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 127,580 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 127,578 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 126,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush near side and off side (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured near side and off side (1.4.A.2f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and off side ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing near side and off side (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 126,108 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush near side and off side (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured near side and off side (1.4.A.2f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and off side ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing near side and off side (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 124,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

battery light is on

both front windows not working

Pass 2 Dec 2014 114,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 114,971 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 102,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 102,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 91,127 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 78,622 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 77,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,248 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,245 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 46,244 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

nsf strut possibly bent

Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,084 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 37,070 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,167 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 34,167 miles

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 11 Jul 2006 26,267 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 23,914 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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WA51 EKX is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WA51 EKX, 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 WA51 EKX registered?

WA51 EKX is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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