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NK51 UKC

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,995 mi
Last recorded47,995 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 UKC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 47,995 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,795 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 44,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,800 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,870 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 32,867 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 26,517 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 20,011 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,822 miles

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

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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NK51 UKC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NK51 UKC, 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 NK51 UKC registered?

NK51 UKC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 November 2001.

Is NK51 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK51 UKC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NK51 UKC have outstanding finance?

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