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AE51 KXL

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,806 mi
Last recorded95,806 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 KXL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 95,806 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,734 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 73,907 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,699 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 52,909 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 49,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,180 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both reg plates deteriorated

handbrake travel nearing max

Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,953 miles

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,681 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 33,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,106 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 28,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,112 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 20,761 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 KXL is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KXL, 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 KXL registered?

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

Is AE51 KXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 KXL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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