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KE51 AKV

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,889 mi
Last recorded101,889 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 AKV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 101,889 miles

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view offside mirror cover missing (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 101,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 94,860 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 94,844 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,017 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 92,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,876 miles

corosion to rear suspension coil aprings

damage to windscreen a.zone not exceeding 10mm

oil leak

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 20 Aug 2013 73,324 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)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front lower anti-roll bar linkages lower bushes starting to perish

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bonded bushs starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust silencer corroding

stone chips in front screen

Fail 20 Aug 2013 73,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

coolant level low

nearside and offside front lower anti-roll bar linkages lower bushes starting to perish

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bonded bushs starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust silencer corroding

stone chips in front screen

Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,918 miles

both front suspension arms,rear bushes perishing

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,524 miles

Both rear tyres starting to lose shape

Front discs slightly corroded

Front pads low on offside front

Slight bind offside front wheel

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,430 miles

front brake discs corroding.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,914 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,132 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 19,473 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 16,918 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 16,918 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KE51 AKV is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KE51 AKV, 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

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What year was KE51 AKV registered?

KE51 AKV is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is KE51 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 AKV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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