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WX51 TXB

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,344 mi
Last recorded47,344 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 TXB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 47,344 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust starting to corrode and has a slight blow on the join

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 8 Jul 2020 44,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 44,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear footbrake readings seem very low and only just made percentage for readings 52%

Fail 17 Jul 2019 42,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear footbrake readings seem very low and only just made percentage for readings 52%

Pass 28 Jun 2018 34,335 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,771 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

damage to offside front tyre sidewall - deep enough to reach ply cords but not in excess of 25mm

Pass 21 Jul 2016 32,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak various (slight) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 30,392 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn poor.

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

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

Various slight oil leaks.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,768 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Sep 2013 27,768 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,981 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Sep 2012 26,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,535 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN

FRONT PADS DETTEREATED (CRUMBLING)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 23,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,883 miles

rear brakes noisy

Pass 16 Sep 2009 21,921 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,292 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 20,292 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,968 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,705 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 TXB is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WX51 TXB, 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 TXB registered?

WX51 TXB is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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