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X173 NBP

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,790 mi
Last recorded55,790 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX173 NBP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 55,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,622 miles

Both front indicators fading slightly.

Both rear shock absorbers in poor condition.

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Offside rear tyre worn on edges.

Offside tyre has a cut on outer sidewall.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,334 miles

Both front indicators starting to fade.

Offside rear tyre low on tread and cracking on sidewalls and tread.

Fail 19 Sep 2007 40,334 miles

Both front indicators starting to fade.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre low on tread and cracking on sidewalls and tread.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,869 miles

Nearside door mirror in poor condition.

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls.

Wiper blades slightly smeary.

Pass 30 Sep 2005 34,548 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 34,548 miles

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

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

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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X173 NBP is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X173 NBP, 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 X173 NBP registered?

X173 NBP is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X173 NBP safe to buy?

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