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CU51 BBX

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

205,711 mi
Last recorded205,711 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 BBX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 205,711 miles

O/S/F AND O/S/R WINGS CORROISON

Fail 16 Jul 2020 205,710 miles

Central Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F AND O/S/F WING CORROISON

Pass 17 Jul 2019 203,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 16 Jul 2019 203,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 202,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 202,293 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 201,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 195,995 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 190,785 miles

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 25 Jul 2014 184,990 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 184,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 180,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 169,436 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 156,067 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 156,067 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 144,173 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 144,173 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 3 Aug 2009 131,611 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 118,542 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 105,231 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 105,231 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 88,867 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 72,477 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges and close to marker bars

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 BBX is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BBX, 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 CU51 BBX registered?

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

Is CU51 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 BBX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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