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AE51 ACO

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,395 mi
Last recorded75,395 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ACO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 75,395 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 75,395 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 68,650 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 68,650 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Main beam bulb not fitted correctly

Pass 11 Sep 2023 64,964 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 64,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 60,923 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 50,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 45,860 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 45,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 36,083 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 23,005 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 15,228 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 15,192 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 15,068 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 14,840 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,615 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 13,976 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 13,255 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,701 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 11,206 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 9,410 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 8,323 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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AE51 ACO is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE51 ACO, 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 AE51 ACO registered?

AE51 ACO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is AE51 ACO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 ACO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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