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AE51 ZBL

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,426 mi
Last recorded80,426 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZBL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 80,426 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 80,426 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 76,949 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 76,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,586 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 68,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 62,383 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 62,360 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,785 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 58,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,671 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 52,991 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,479 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 48,479 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,596 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 43,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 38,687 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,901 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 ZBL is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AE51 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

AE51 ZBL is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is AE51 ZBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 ZBL shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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