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EO51 HFU

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,639 mi
Last recorded83,639 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 HFU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 83,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 76,212 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,836 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 73,340 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 73,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,654 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres scrubbed on edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

windscreen cracked along bottom in swept area but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,505 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 54,732 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,977 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,169 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,279 miles

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

surface cuts in inner sidewall of n/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,112 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,005 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 28,005 miles

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

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

wipers are noisey in use

Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,309 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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EO51 HFU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO51 HFU, 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

How do I check the history of EO51 HFU?

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What year was EO51 HFU registered?

EO51 HFU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is EO51 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 HFU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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