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DK51 EJJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,215 mi
Last recorded157,215 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 EJJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 157,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 146,123 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2016 137,743 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking across tread

Pass 16 Oct 2015 134,266 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall has cut in sidewall

slight cracking at offside rear tyre across tread

Pass 25 Oct 2014 130,985 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 123,888 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 123,884 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2012 115,400 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 115,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 112,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 112,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 103,416 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 103,416 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 90,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

check engine lamp on

n/s/r lens damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

check engine lamp on

n/s/r lens damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2008 75,018 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 75,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

check engine lamp on

Pass 2 Oct 2007 58,872 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 58,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,718 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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DK51 EJJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DK51 EJJ, 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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DK51 EJJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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