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PO51 TGN

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,610 mi
Last recorded79,610 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 TGN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,610 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 79,610 miles

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

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

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

battery u/s

rear brakes noisey

Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,633 miles

excessive noise from rear brakes

front brake pads look low

rear seat belt stalks cover missing

Fail 23 Nov 2009 74,633 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

excessive noise from rear brakes

front brake pads look low

rear seat belt stalks cover missing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,600 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,744 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 48,744 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,115 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm -legal limit 1.6mm

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 TGN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TGN, 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 PO51 TGN registered?

PO51 TGN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is PO51 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 TGN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PO51 TGN have outstanding finance?

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