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BT51 FAM

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,436 mi
Last recorded45,436 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 FAM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 45,436 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 44,128 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 40,818 miles

1/ wipers noisey in operation.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 40,818 miles

1/ wipers noisey in operation.

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both rear tyres perished around side walls

Fail 21 Nov 2011 30,517 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 30,517 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 24,520 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 24,520 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 16,818 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 13,902 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 12,657 miles

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r brake catching & noisey

Fail 8 Nov 2007 12,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r brake catching & noisey

Pass 1 Nov 2006 11,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 10,365 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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BT51 FAM is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT51 FAM, 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 BT51 FAM registered?

BT51 FAM is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is BT51 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 FAM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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