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BV51 GBO

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,776 mi
Last recorded84,776 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 GBO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 84,776 miles

front sub frame has heavy rusting

front suspension components have heavy rusting

Fail 12 Nov 2019 84,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front sub frame has heavy rusting

front suspension components have heavy rusting

Pass 1 Nov 2018 83,304 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 83,304 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 79,303 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 79,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 75,583 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 75,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,002 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,281 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,346 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 60,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 60,206 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 55,820 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,086 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 46,275 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,817 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,926 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,033 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 24,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GBO is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GBO, 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

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What year was BV51 GBO registered?

BV51 GBO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is BV51 GBO safe to buy?

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