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PO51 AUC

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,153 mi
Last recorded121,153 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 AUC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2018 121,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak inlet vacum and breather system pipes leaking/disconnected. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine is hunting severely at idle speeds.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is 22 years old.

Offside front sill lip/jacking point is squashed.

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroding.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside starting to smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 117,954 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 117,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction wrong (4.1.D.1f)

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 114,965 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 114,959 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 110,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 105,823 miles

handbrake requires attension

oil level on min

Fail 7 Aug 2014 105,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

handbrake requires attension

oil level on min

Pass 2 Aug 2013 101,141 miles

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 97,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 94,186 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2010 91,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 88,051 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,367 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 78,367 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 67,399 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 54,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PO51 AUC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PO51 AUC, 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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PO51 AUC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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