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2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,972 mi
Last recorded100,972 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 VPN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 100,972 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Suspension heavily corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 106,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,709 miles

rear shock absorber shrouds loose

Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,340 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded\front brake discs worn scored pitted and slightly corroded\exhaust has a minor leak\osr tyre perishing\security of rear shockabsorber covers and bump stops for security

front tyres wearing pon edges\slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Fail 15 Apr 2013 81,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pipes slightly corroded\front brake discs worn scored pitted and slightly corroded\exhaust has a minor leak\osr tyre perishing\security of rear shockabsorber covers and bump stops for security

front tyres wearing pon edges\slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 10 Apr 2012 72,739 miles

engine light on\brake pipes slightly corroded\rear shock absorber covers for security\exhaust minor keak\slight play in front suspension arm bushes\front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,877 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 26 Apr 2010 64,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 64,059 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,602 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 59,620 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 54,802 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 49,634 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

front no plate cracked

h/brake travel long

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

rear washer poor

spare wheel space saver

Pass 2 May 2006 49,634 miles

front no plate cracked

h/brake travel long

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

rear washer poor

spare wheel space saver

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2005 43,942 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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X401 VPN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X401 VPN, 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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X401 VPN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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