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BV51 CYU

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,708 mi
Last recorded54,708 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 CYU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,708 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 49,915 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking in treads

Fail 26 May 2015 44,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking in treads

Pass 9 May 2014 39,243 miles

engine missfre at idle

Pass 24 May 2013 34,653 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 34,587 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on.

engine misfiring.

nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 21 May 2012 28,830 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC`S RUSTED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

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

Fail 21 May 2012 28,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE DISC`S RUSTED

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

Pass 26 May 2011 19,623 miles

both front calipers sticky

Pass 7 Nov 2005 18,153 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 CYU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CYU, 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 CYU registered?

BV51 CYU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is BV51 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 CYU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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