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X372 MSN

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,807 mi
Last recorded145,807 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX372 MSN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 145,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pipes corroded

vehicle underside corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2014 145,804 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pipes corroded

vehicle underside corrosion

Pass 7 May 2013 134,071 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 134,012 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 126,365 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipes outer skin separating,

Fail 10 Apr 2012 126,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear brake pipes outer skin separating,

Pass 26 Apr 2011 115,355 miles

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

front to rear and all rear brake pipes swelled, unable to assess due to protective material

rear brake imbalance of 25%

Pass 26 Apr 2010 107,784 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 100,697 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 92,201 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 85,319 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2006 75,565 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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X372 MSN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X372 MSN, 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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X372 MSN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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