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BV51 AVK

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,306 mi
Last recorded108,306 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 AVK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 108,306 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 103,802 miles

r/n/s wheel bearingv slight noise

Fail 17 Sep 2015 103,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush bar end bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

r/n/s wheel bearingv slight noise

Pass 15 Sep 2014 97,942 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,034 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 91,034 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,519 miles

MIL light on

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2012 83,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

MIL light on

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,884 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,260 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,302 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 51,088 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,146 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,993 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 AVK is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV51 AVK, 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 BV51 AVK registered?

BV51 AVK is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is BV51 AVK safe to buy?

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