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AO51 JTV

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,486 mi
Last recorded95,486 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 JTV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 95,486 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 89,259 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 89,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 189,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate has a little crack

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 76,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate has a little crack

Pass 19 Feb 2007 69,053 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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AO51 JTV is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO51 JTV, 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 AO51 JTV registered?

AO51 JTV is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 December 2001.

Is AO51 JTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 JTV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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