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WA51 LXK

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,920 mi
Last recorded111,920 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 LXK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 111,920 miles

Front Both front dib beams have pooor beam images

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 107,817 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 104,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 100,563 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 21 Jun 2013 97,245 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,752 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 92,752 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,922 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/ brake binding

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,463 miles

Chips outside zone A

Drivers side rear brake binding on slightly.

Front and rear subframes have surface corrosion.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering U/J noisy in operatiopn.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 67,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,318 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 43,371 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 30,840 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 LXK is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WA51 LXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA51 LXK registered?

WA51 LXK is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is WA51 LXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 LXK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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