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DK51 LXL

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,667 mi
Last recorded88,667 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,667 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 85,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has age cracking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock covers insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2018 85,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has age cracking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock covers insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,835 miles

Both rear shock absorbers dust cover insecure

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust flexi becoming worn

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 82,835 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested Due to back box exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box exhaust (7.1.2)

Both rear shock absorbers dust cover insecure

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust flexi becoming worn

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,847 miles

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

exhaust heavily deteriorated and slight blow

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Jun 2016 80,847 miles

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

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

exhaust heavily deteriorated and slight blow

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated and slight blow from front joint

Pass 13 May 2014 76,583 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 73,911 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,671 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,098 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 63,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,470 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 55,824 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,949 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 50,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 45,275 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,472 miles

front exhaust mount loose but not resulting in excessive movement

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre inner wall split

Pass 1 Sep 2005 26,721 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 LXL is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXL, 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 LXL registered?

DK51 LXL is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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