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YX51 FHG

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,925 mi
Last recorded31,925 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 FHG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 31,925 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 31,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 31,403 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing age related cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2016 30,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,467 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 30,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,328 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,997 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,770 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,758 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,134 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,862 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,445 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 3,569 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 79,799 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 68,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YX51 FHG is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YX51 FHG, 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 YX51 FHG registered?

YX51 FHG is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is YX51 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX51 FHG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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