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OV51 FVK

2001 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,840 mi
Last recorded117,840 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 FVK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 117,840 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 113,930 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 113,930 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose hole in wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 107,153 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 104,836 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 103,029 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,825 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 100,825 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 97,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,356 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,862 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 90,073 miles

Oil leak

both rear shockers

Pass 15 Oct 2013 87,326 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 87,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,588 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,663 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 75,508 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs rusted

Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,156 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 63,491 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 63,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE CLOSE TO EXPOSING CORD.!

Pass 9 Oct 2007 54,348 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 54,344 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 47,391 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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OV51 FVK is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 OV51 FVK, 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.

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What year was OV51 FVK registered?

OV51 FVK is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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