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BV51 DLY

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,016 mi
Last recorded50,016 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 DLY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 50,016 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 44,329 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,010 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,843 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,030 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,465 miles

front suspension arm bushes splitting

Fail 15 Apr 2013 30,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

front suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 12 Nov 2011 26,299 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 26,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 20,228 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 20,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,361 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriation

Pass 11 Nov 2008 18,230 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 18,230 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 17,136 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 15,488 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 12,799 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 DLY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DLY, 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 DLY registered?

BV51 DLY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is BV51 DLY safe to buy?

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