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GN51 BWC

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,926 mi
Last recorded105,926 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 BWC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2013 105,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside door/quarter panel damaged

Slight oil leak from gearbox area

Slight oil leak sump area

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 103,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 100,375 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 94,619 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 85,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 76,464 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 65,153 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 53,034 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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GN51 BWC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GN51 BWC, 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 GN51 BWC registered?

GN51 BWC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is GN51 BWC safe to buy?

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