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X301 NGS

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,702 mi
Last recorded85,702 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX301 NGS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2013 85,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,702 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,189 miles

slight damage to nearside rear wheel outer rim

some damage to nearside front outer wheel rim

Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,932 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 69,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,097 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 65,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,438 miles

n/s/f not tilting foward.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 59,438 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f not tilting foward.

Pass 30 May 2007 55,666 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 49,019 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

slight bind front brakes

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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X301 NGS is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X301 NGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X301 NGS?

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What year was X301 NGS registered?

X301 NGS is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X301 NGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X301 NGS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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