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GN51 DPV

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,294 mi
Last recorded160,294 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 DPV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 160,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 150,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 141,492 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 130,273 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 115,141 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 100,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear tyres slightly cracking perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 100,781 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear tyres slightly cracking perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 86,952 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,974 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,295 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 53,067 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,163 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,431 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,570 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 32,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 DPV is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DPV, 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 DPV registered?

GN51 DPV is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is GN51 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 DPV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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