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PO51 DFN

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,999 mi
Last recorded142,999 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 DFN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 142,999 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 142,999 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subrame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 141,554 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 140,110 miles

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

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

drivers door has dropped on the hinge

Fail 16 Jan 2017 140,108 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers door has dropped on the hinge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 137,655 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 135,471 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 135,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 132,950 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 132,950 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 129,313 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 129,313 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 126,907 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 126,907 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 113,644 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 113,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 103,360 miles

both rear bump stops slit and deteriating

brake fluid black

nail in offside front tyre

offside front wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 3 Nov 2008 90,955 miles

(1.2.4b)the offside front driving dipped beam headlamp light output is starting to deteriorate

(1.6B1.2)the offside front driving dipped beam is set at the horizontal limit of 2.0%

(2g)the nearside front seat back rest release lever is damaged which prevents the seat tilting forwards,recommend a repair from a safety view point

(4.1D1)the nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(6.3.1d)the front number plate is starting to show slight dirty appearance

(8.1.1a)the nearside door mirror is slightly loose

Fail 30 Oct 2008 90,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

(1.2.4b)the offside front driving dipped beam headlamp light output is starting to deteriorate

(1.6B1.2)the offside front driving dipped beam is set at the horizontal limit of 2.0%

(2g)the nearside front seat back rest release lever is damaged which prevents the seat tilting forwards,recommend a repair from a safety view point

(4.1D1)the nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(6.3.1d)the front number plate is starting to show slight dirty appearance

(7.1.1a)the rear exhaust silencer outer casing is excessively corroded and may soon require renewal

(8.1.1a)the nearside door mirror is slightly loose

Pass 1 Nov 2007 81,027 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 67,944 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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 DFN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DFN, 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 DFN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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