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AY51 AAK

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,744 mi
Last recorded141,744 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 AAK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 141,744 miles

centre stop light not working

rear tail pipe deteriated

Fail 20 Aug 2012 141,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre stop light not working

exhaust clamp deteriated

rear tail pipe deteriated

Pass 26 Aug 2011 139,387 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 136,768 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 134,924 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 129,649 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 129,646 miles

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

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 29 Aug 2007 124,127 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 115,718 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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AY51 AAK is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY51 AAK, 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 AY51 AAK registered?

AY51 AAK is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AY51 AAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 AAK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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