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CU51 FGO

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

108,886 mi
Last recorded108,886 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2024 108,886 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 108,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2022 108,094 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 108,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 103,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 101,602 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 101,602 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,462 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 90,462 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2017 79,511 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 79,511 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 71,217 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 71,217 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,059 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 63,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,863 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 55,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,032 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 50,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,625 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,969 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 45,966 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,023 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,980 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,902 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 38,902 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,930 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 FGO is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FGO, 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.

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What year was CU51 FGO registered?

CU51 FGO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is CU51 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 FGO shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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