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FE51 WLR

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,514 mi
Last recorded59,514 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 WLR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 59,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn on inner section of tread.

Fail 29 Jul 2019 59,027 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn on inner section of tread.

Pass 13 Jul 2018 58,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,576 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,346 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Headlamp lenses fogged. - Offside pattern just visible.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,112 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,846 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,492 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,382 miles

Some deterioration of headlamp lenses.

Transmission oil leak.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,944 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 40,944 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,339 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 34,799 miles

Front tyres wearing on tread edges.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,540 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,093 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,192 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 22,192 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Some binding of offside and nearside front brakes.

Pass 20 Jul 2005 17,808 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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FE51 WLR is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FE51 WLR, 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 FE51 WLR registered?

FE51 WLR is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is FE51 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 WLR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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