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X151 WLJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

266,840 mi
Last recorded266,840 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX151 WLJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 266,840 miles

Oil leak, rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 260,459 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 260,449 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 245,922 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 245,922 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 239,417 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre wall

Fail 19 Jan 2015 239,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 31 Jan 2014 236,742 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2014 236,742 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2013 235,006 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 235,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 227,434 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 217,034 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 196,535 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 196,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 172,756 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 147,851 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 122,210 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 96,931 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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X151 WLJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X151 WLJ, 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 X151 WLJ registered?

X151 WLJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X151 WLJ safe to buy?

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