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BU51 FKF

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,910 mi
Last recorded63,910 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 FKF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,910 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil low

Fail 3 Apr 2019 63,894 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil low

Pass 5 May 2018 56,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,161 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jan 2016 43,077 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 42,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,131 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 40,102 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,719 miles

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

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

Wiper blades poor operation.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,580 miles

Add 1ltr of 10/40 engine oil.

Air bag warning light on.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,399 miles

add one Ltr of engine oil

air bag warning light on.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,600 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 25,600 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,924 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 20,018 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,646 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 15,043 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 15,043 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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BU51 FKF is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU51 FKF, 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 BU51 FKF registered?

BU51 FKF is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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