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CU51 DXT

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,250 mi
Last recorded82,250 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 DXT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 82,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,694 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,260 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 72,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2013 67,796 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,929 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,328 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2010 55,655 miles

ENG MAN LIGHT ON-----AIR BAG LIGHT ON------EPC LIGHT ON

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 55,605 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

ENG MAN LIGHT ON-----AIR BAG LIGHT ON------EPC LIGHT ON

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,460 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)

engine sounds a little rough

Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,100 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 5 Oct 2007 43,884 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,024 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 38,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 31,468 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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CU51 DXT is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CU51 DXT, 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 DXT registered?

CU51 DXT is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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