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LK51 XVY

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,319 mi
Last recorded78,319 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 XVY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 72,271 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 62,541 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,529 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 36,258 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 26,733 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 17,465 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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LK51 XVY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LK51 XVY, 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 LK51 XVY registered?

LK51 XVY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is LK51 XVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK51 XVY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK51 XVY have outstanding finance?

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