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X521 WYG

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,593 mi
Last recorded76,593 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 WYG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 76,593 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 76,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached door mirror outer cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner/outer sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2017 65,969 miles

front discs badly corroded on inside

engine light on

Fail 9 Dec 2017 65,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

engine light on

front discs badly corroded on inside

Pass 20 Dec 2016 58,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 51,532 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 50,507 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 50,507 miles

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

o/s/f wishbone arm rear bush worn

Pass 30 Dec 2013 49,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 48,131 miles

front and rear no plates in poor condition

rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 28 Dec 2011 46,180 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 43,820 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 43,820 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 41,816 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 39,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 39,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 36,976 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 34,809 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 32,423 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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X521 WYG is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 X521 WYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X521 WYG registered?

X521 WYG is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 January 2001.

Is X521 WYG safe to buy?

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