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X195 AWJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,993 mi
Last recorded97,993 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX195 AWJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 97,993 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 97,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,367 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 87,367 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 796,323 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 796,323 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,243 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 65,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,721 miles

both front brake discs heavily corroded

both rear shocker dust covers loose

Fail 26 Jan 2012 59,721 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

EPC light on intermittent

both front brake discs heavily corroded

both rear shocker dust covers loose

Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,530 miles

brake discs corroded

coil springs rusty

engine warning lamp on

Fail 20 Jan 2011 54,530 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

brake discs corroded

coil springs rusty

engine warning lamp on

Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,374 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,669 miles

nsr alloy wheel dented

Fail 14 Jan 2009 44,669 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr alloy wheel dented

Pass 1 Feb 2008 41,891 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 39,015 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,015 miles

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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X195 AWJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X195 AWJ, 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 X195 AWJ registered?

X195 AWJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X195 AWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X195 AWJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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