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X533 OEG

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,114 mi
Last recorded117,114 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX533 OEG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 117,114 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 109,340 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 105,650 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 101 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 102,162 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 102,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 95,321 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 86,572 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front and rear road springs coil corroded

both front brake discs corroded

both rear shock absorbers top covers adrift

eml on

rear brakes noisey

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2011 86,572 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

both front and rear road springs coil corroded

both front brake discs corroded

both rear shock absorbers top covers adrift

eml on

rear brakes noisey

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2010 78,593 miles

both wipers worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 70,403 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside rear tyre signs of splitting/ cracking recommend replace

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2009 70,278 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside rear tyre signs of splitting/ cracking recommend replace

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2008 65,450 miles

Rear exhaust section leaking, recommend attention.

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Rear tyres worn, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 59,688 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 54,250 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 54,250 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 49,764 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 49,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside mirror casing damaged

offside rear lamp cluster loose

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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X533 OEG is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc 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 X533 OEG, 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 X533 OEG registered?

X533 OEG is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X533 OEG safe to buy?

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