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X481 KMW

2001 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,086 mi
Last recorded55,086 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX481 KMW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,086 miles

Both front disc's are in poor condition

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

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,953 miles

N/S/F BRAKE DISCS INNER EDGE POOR CONDITION

Pass 31 Dec 2009 47,111 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 44,634 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 42,631 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 39,923 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 37,856 miles

near side front wheel rim & tyre damaged & off side rear wheeel rim damaged

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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X481 KMW is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X481 KMW, 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 X481 KMW registered?

X481 KMW is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X481 KMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X481 KMW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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