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AO51 NYR

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,778 mi
Last recorded158,778 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 NYR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 158,778 miles

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

OS handbrake has low efficiency

OSR brake has slight bind

Pass 17 Nov 2012 146,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 146,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2011 124,894 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 107,775 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 101,258 miles

rear number plate fadded

Fail 7 Nov 2008 92,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 92,489 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 82,856 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 82,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 67,394 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 48,993 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 NYR is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO51 NYR, 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 AO51 NYR registered?

AO51 NYR is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is AO51 NYR safe to buy?

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