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FL51 FNU

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

34,998 mi
Last recorded34,998 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 FNU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 34,998 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 34,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 33,656 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (avon 185/55/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 33,656 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (avon 185/55/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 33,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 32,775 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 32,775 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 32,464 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 29,372 miles

All four tyres starting to crack and perish.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 29,272 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 29,205 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 29,205 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 28,998 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 28,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 27,950 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,599 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 26,599 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 25,603 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 24,152 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 22,951 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 22,945 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S rear brake performance much lower than O/S rear. n/s 90 with no lockout - o/s 160 with lockout

Pass 16 Nov 2009 21,218 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 17,752 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,050 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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FL51 FNU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FL51 FNU, 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 FL51 FNU?

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What year was FL51 FNU registered?

FL51 FNU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is FL51 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 FNU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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