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BV51 AVG

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,987 mi
Last recorded97,987 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 AVG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 97,987 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 97,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 94,399 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 89,273 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 89,247 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 83,720 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

central exhaust corroding - small split

Fail 8 Nov 2022 83,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

central exhaust corroding - small split

Pass 6 Nov 2021 74,741 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 74,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2021 73,506 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 69,699 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 63,267 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear BRAKES NEED ATTENTION

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 58,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (1.8)

Rear BRAKES NEED ATTENTION

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 53,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 49,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges,

Fail 30 Apr 2015 49,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges,

Pass 2 May 2014 44,613 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 38,140 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,961 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 29,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 26,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 26,276 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 21,018 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 16,135 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 12,257 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 9,839 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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BV51 AVG is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BV51 AVG, 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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BV51 AVG is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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