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KV51 DYS

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 DYS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015

engine management lamp lit

front indicators faded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 76,141 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,710 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,308 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 60,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,168 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,828 miles

chip to screen

engine management lamp on

front number plate discolouring

Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,434 miles

both rear suspension bump stops perishing / splitting

engine management lamp on

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn to edge

offside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 8 Nov 2008 42,211 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 38,636 miles

chip to screen

Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,077 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 30,584 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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KV51 DYS is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KV51 DYS, 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 KV51 DYS registered?

KV51 DYS is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is KV51 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV51 DYS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV51 DYS have outstanding finance?

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