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AY51 CSU

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,970 mi
Last recorded88,970 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 CSU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 88,970 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 84,681 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust center and rear slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cuts/splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cuts/splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 83,774 miles

Exhaust center/rear join slightly deteriorated.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 83,774 miles

Exhaust center/rear join slightly deteriorated.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 82,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 81,220 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,292 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,917 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,778 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,694 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,972 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,891 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,705 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,703 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 17,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,694 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 17,691 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,691 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 17,639 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 17,639 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,394 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 17,394 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 16,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,900 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,573 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 CSU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CSU, 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 CSU registered?

AY51 CSU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AY51 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 CSU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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