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KE51 OCS

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,808 mi
Last recorded74,808 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 OCS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 74,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 73,814 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 72,784 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 72,784 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 71,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 70,666 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 69,404 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,029 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 68,029 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,581 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 62,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2013 62,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 59,305 miles

off side rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2012 59,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,322 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2011 57,322 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,471 miles

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

advise near side rear brake

Pass 25 Nov 2009 53,223 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s drive shaft rusty in middle

Fail 24 Nov 2009 53,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s drive shaft rusty in middle

Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,484 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 47,201 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 43,087 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 36,111 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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KE51 OCS is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCS, 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 OCS registered?

KE51 OCS is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is KE51 OCS safe to buy?

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