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SF51 KTC

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,980 mi
Last recorded147,980 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 KTC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 147,980 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 139,656 miles

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE JUST PASSED AT 16%

Pass 8 Sep 2016 132,659 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 124,535 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 109,614 miles

offside rear brake pipe under sealed

Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Mileage display backlighting inoperative - mileage still readable.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,067 miles

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

o-s steeriig rack gaitor twisted

Fail 27 Aug 2010 59,067 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

o-s steeriig rack gaitor twisted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,970 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 27 Aug 2009 41,970 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,850 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 24,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,104 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 22,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,424 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 18,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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SF51 KTC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SF51 KTC, 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 SF51 KTC registered?

SF51 KTC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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