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BU51 PVW

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,591 mi
Last recorded59,591 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 PVW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,591 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,684 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Jan 2016 47,601 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,116 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 28,355 miles

inlet pipe into rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 18,926 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 18,474 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 18,191 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,650 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,098 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,490 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,336 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 PVW is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PVW, 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

How do I check the history of BU51 PVW?

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What year was BU51 PVW registered?

BU51 PVW is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is BU51 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 PVW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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