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OU51 KCK

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,945 mi
Last recorded165,945 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 KCK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 165,945 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 165,300 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 165,214 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 164,006 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 162,692 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 161,837 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 159,423 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 158,173 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 145,443 miles

advise low reading o/s n/s rear foot brake

Fail 17 Jul 2015 145,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise low reading o/s n/s rear foot brake

Pass 9 Jul 2014 131,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 131,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 116,827 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 116,716 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 101,777 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 87,657 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2011 87,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 80,660 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,714 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 70,714 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 61,444 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 61,444 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

advise both rear shockabsorber dust cover loose

Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,425 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,041 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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OU51 KCK is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU51 KCK, 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 OU51 KCK registered?

OU51 KCK is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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