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DK51 HDC

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,214 mi
Last recorded83,214 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 HDC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 83,214 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,658 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,781 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wearing out of shape

Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,817 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 59,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,645 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,075 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,694 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,795 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,324 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 47,324 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,810 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,527 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 26,161 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 20,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside front tyre is devoid of tread on the inside edge of the central band of tread

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

Rear bumpstops slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2007 20,957 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear bumpstops slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2006 19,223 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 16,990 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 HDC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDC, 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 HDC registered?

DK51 HDC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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