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CU51 FGN

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,540 mi
Last recorded59,540 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 FGN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,540 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,616 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,196 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,973 miles

all other tyres wearing down

gear box oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2007 42,973 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

all other tyres wearing down

gear box oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2006 34,559 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 34,559 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2005 29,088 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 29,044 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 FGN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FGN, 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

How do I check the history of CU51 FGN?

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What year was CU51 FGN registered?

CU51 FGN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is CU51 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 FGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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