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FKZ 5218

2001 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,778 mi
Last recorded86,778 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 5218
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 86,778 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 79,719 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 79,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,822 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 70,647 miles

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

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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FKZ 5218 is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FKZ 5218, 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 FKZ 5218?

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What year was FKZ 5218 registered?

FKZ 5218 is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is FKZ 5218 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKZ 5218 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FKZ 5218 have outstanding finance?

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