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DK51 FBF

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,597 mi
Last recorded81,597 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 FBF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 81,597 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides under bonnetts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi under bonnett (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides and axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 81,175 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 77,729 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 77,721 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak on back box (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 77,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 76,275 miles

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

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

o/s/f seat belt buckle difficult to operate

Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,010 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 60,608 miles

front and rear suspension components getting rusty

front sub frame getting rusty

n/s/f sill slightly damaged

radiator showing signs of a leak

Fail 18 Jan 2018 60,608 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system getting in poor condition

front and rear suspension components getting rusty

front sub frame getting rusty

n/s/f sill slightly damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre

radiator showing signs of a leak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,821 miles

brake discs rusty on edges

exhaust front and middle section rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2017 55,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake discs rusty on edges

exhaust front and middle section rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,289 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes showing wear

both front lower arms getting rusty

front brake discs getting rusty

front brake pads may be getting low

front sub frame getting rusty

n/s/f door check strap broken

o/s/f door check strap broken

radiator getting in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,399 miles

both front brake discs getting worn and rusting slightly.

exhaust system getting rusty.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 47,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs getting worn and rusting slightly.

exhaust system getting rusty.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 44,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorber dust cover loose

some play in drivers seat.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorber dust cover loose

some play in drivers seat.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 37,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover adrift

some play/wear in drivers seat

Fail 23 Jan 2012 34,644 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

driver seat runner worn

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 23 Jan 2012 34,644 miles

driver seat runner worn

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,826 miles

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

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,266 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,926 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,842 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 19,842 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 17,894 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 17,894 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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DK51 FBF is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DK51 FBF, 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 DK51 FBF registered?

DK51 FBF is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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