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AY51 HBA

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,728 mi
Last recorded65,728 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 HBA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 65,728 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 64,328 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,273 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 60,273 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,444 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 52,444 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,906 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 44,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,876 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 37,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,226 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,336 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,956 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 16,811 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 HBA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY51 HBA, 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 AY51 HBA registered?

AY51 HBA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is AY51 HBA safe to buy?

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