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SEAT AROSA2001 · 1.0L PETROL

X541 DFG

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2001 SEAT AROSA? It's a PETROL with a 998cc engine showing 57,905 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 25/09/2017
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 20/02/2017
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2001
Engine
998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT in 2016 showed no defects, with the vehicle passing at 57,905 miles. Prior MOTs from 2014 and 2015 also showed no defects, indicating a clean record in the last decade. However, a 2013 MOT entry recorded multiple defects, including corroded coil springs, worn brake discs, thin brake pads, and deteriorated suspension mounts. These issues were addressed by 2014, as subsequent MOTs showed no defects. The vehicle’s low mileage of 57,905 miles over 25 years (about 2,316 miles per year) suggests it may have been underused or stored for extended periods. This can lead to issues like rubber component perishing, corrosion in suspension parts, and brake system stiffness. While the recent MOT history is clean, the 2013 defects highlight recurring concerns with brakes, suspension, and corrosion. The trend shows a shift from minor defects in 2013 to a stable, defect-free record since 2014. However, the low mileage implies potential risks from inactivity, such as dry rot in tyres, seized joints, or degraded rubber components. Buyers should assess whether the vehicle has been regularly driven or stored, as this affects long-term reliability.

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60
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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/4/2026, 4:41:57 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT in 2016 showed no defects, with the vehicle passing at 57,905 miles. Prior MOTs from 2014 and 2015 also showed no defects, indicating a clean record in the last decade. However, a 2013 MOT entry recorded multiple defects, including corroded coil springs, worn brake discs, thin brake pads, and deteriorated suspension mounts. These issues were addressed by 2014, as subsequent MOTs showed no defects. The vehicle’s low mileage of 57,905 miles over 25 years (about 2,316 miles per year) suggests it may have been underused or stored for extended periods. This can lead to issues like rubber component perishing, corrosion in suspension parts, and brake system stiffness. While the recent MOT history is clean, the 2013 defects highlight recurring concerns with brakes, suspension, and corrosion. The trend shows a shift from minor defects in 2013 to a stable, defect-free record since 2014. However, the low mileage implies potential risks from inactivity, such as dry rot in tyres, seized joints, or degraded rubber components. Buyers should assess whether the vehicle has been regularly driven or stored, as this affects long-term reliability.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2001, this Seat Arosa with plate X541 DFG has undergone 5 MOT inspections since September 2013.

Across its entire MOT history, this Seat has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 14 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.

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