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BU51 WTN

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,140 mi
Last recorded83,140 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 WTN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 83,140 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 83,140 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 76,785 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 62,444 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 49,801 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,771 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven and may be noisy on road

Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,197 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,758 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,608 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WTN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BU51 WTN, 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 WTN?

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What year was BU51 WTN registered?

BU51 WTN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BU51 WTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 WTN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU51 WTN have outstanding finance?

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