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WX51 JVA

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,863 mi
Last recorded67,863 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 JVA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,863 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 67,863 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Airbag light on - stone chip in windscreen zone B - wipers poor - rear brake noisey- offside front door stiff to open from outside-

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 60,377 miles

Lower wishbone bushes split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,377 miles

Lower wishbone bushes split

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 53,550 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 53,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake discs corroded

Engine/emission light is on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight binding to offside rear wheel

Stone chip in windscreen zone B

Tax disc in centre of windscreen at top

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,241 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2007 39,781 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,460 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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WX51 JVA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX51 JVA, 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 WX51 JVA registered?

WX51 JVA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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