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CU51 ECY

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,832 mi
Last recorded83,832 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 ECY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,832 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,259 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,354 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,779 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Fail 30 Jul 2009 46,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,887 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,518 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,673 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,151 miles

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

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 ECY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ECY, 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 ECY registered?

CU51 ECY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is CU51 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 ECY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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