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AY51 HAO

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,183 mi
Last recorded63,183 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 HAO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 63,183 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 60,696 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting bush splitting, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 56,012 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 52,578 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 51,373 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 51,373 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 47,821 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded but not blowing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 46,914 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 46,099 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 46,099 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 45,065 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,917 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 38,079 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 35,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,890 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,855 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,976 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,335 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,050 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 HAO is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HAO, 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 HAO registered?

AY51 HAO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is AY51 HAO safe to buy?

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