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X441 TKJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,451 mi
Last recorded125,451 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX441 TKJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 125,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 119,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 115,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2015 115,271 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 22 May 2014 112,252 miles

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

NSR bump stop perished

Rear seats folded away boot fully loaded unable to inspect seatbelts and mounting points

Fail 22 May 2014 12,252 miles

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

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

NSR bump stop perished

Rear seats folded away boot fully loaded unable to inspect seatbelts and mounting points

Pass 15 May 2013 108,915 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 108,902 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 8 May 2012 102,137 miles

nearside rear coil spring slight corrosion

slight corrosion to power steering pipes

Fail 3 May 2012 102,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both rear shocks outter covers deteriorated

nearside rear coil spring slight corrosion

slight corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 4 May 2011 96,381 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 93,028 miles

Fuel filter slightly rusty

OSR metal brake pipe corroding

OSR tyre cracking

Rear bump stops perished

Fail 17 May 2010 93,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel filter slightly rusty

OSR metal brake pipe corroding

OSR tyre cracking

Rear bump stops perished

Pass 27 Apr 2009 91,662 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 90,961 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 90,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf washer jet blocked

Pass 2 May 2007 90,289 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 88,681 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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X441 TKJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X441 TKJ, 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 X441 TKJ registered?

X441 TKJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X441 TKJ safe to buy?

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