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DK51 FCY

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,185 mi
Last recorded51,185 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 FCY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 51,185 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 51,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2025 47,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 47,673 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 47,673 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 45,970 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 45,218 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 45,218 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 44,821 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 43,510 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,717 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,836 miles

nearside front tyre low @ 3mm

Fail 28 Feb 2014 41,836 miles

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

nearside front tyre low @ 3mm

Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,641 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 32,641 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 17,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 17,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 11,840 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 6,440 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 6,284 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 5,401 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 5,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 FCY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FCY, 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 DK51 FCY registered?

DK51 FCY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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The MOT history for DK51 FCY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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