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X431 HNC

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,285 mi
Last recorded141,285 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX431 HNC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 141,285 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged N/S and O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/F (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 138,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2016 138,482 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2016 129,894 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror glass broken

windscreen wipers only just clearing

Fail 9 Jan 2016 129,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s door mirror glass broken

unable to carry out emissions test due to exhaust system broken and excessively leaking

windscreen wipers only just clearing

Pass 30 Dec 2014 116,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Fail 29 Dec 2014 116,922 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2013 115,483 miles

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

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

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

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

body damage nsf

rear shocker covers loose

Pass 10 Sep 2013 115,483 miles

body damage nsf

rear shocker covers loose

Pass 6 Dec 2012 108,918 miles

Corrosion on rear silencer

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 108,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion on rear silencer

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 100,158 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on offside sill panel

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 100,158 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on offside sill panel

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 92,645 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on right outer sill panel

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 84,135 miles

Corrosion on right rear sill panel

Cut in left front tyre sidewall

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 75,908 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 75,907 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 72,191 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 60,445 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 52,593 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded inner face

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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X431 HNC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X431 HNC, 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 X431 HNC registered?

X431 HNC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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