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RK51 EUY

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,496 mi
Last recorded105,496 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 EUY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 105,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 May 2025 100,678 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 100,257 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 99,763 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 98,860 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 92,960 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 90,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre HEAVILY perished on sidewall, but no sign of inner cords

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 88,694 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 88,673 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,371 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 86,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,574 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,930 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 Sep 2014 82,925 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2013 80,906 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 80,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 77,229 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 77,223 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

engine lamp on

Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,910 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,842 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,948 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 59,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 59,875 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 58,057 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 58,057 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 47,319 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 47,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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RK51 EUY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RK51 EUY, 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 RK51 EUY registered?

RK51 EUY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is RK51 EUY safe to buy?

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