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CU51 BAA

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,373 mi
Last recorded140,373 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 BAA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2013 140,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 140,373 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 132,005 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 126,810 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 112,851 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 98,392 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 86,495 miles

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 Aug 2007 79,033 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 78,966 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

p/s handbrake cable beginning to deterioate

Pass 31 Aug 2006 66,353 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

p/s outer handbrake cable corroded

very slight deformation on d/s/r tyre

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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CU51 BAA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU51 BAA, 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 CU51 BAA registered?

CU51 BAA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CU51 BAA safe to buy?

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