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CU51 DYH

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

23,463 mi
Last recorded23,463 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 DYH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 23,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 22,922 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 22,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 21,841 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 20,874 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 20,557 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 19,899 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 19,108 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 18,466 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 17,730 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 16,917 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 15,843 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 15,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 15,104 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 14,213 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 12,782 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 10,623 miles

front disks showing sighns of wear

Pass 10 Aug 2009 9,055 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)

n & o/side front disks showing sighns of wear but not afecting perfm

Pass 4 Aug 2008 7,555 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 6,503 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 5,552 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 DYH is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DYH, 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 DYH registered?

CU51 DYH is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is CU51 DYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 DYH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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