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SF51 KUC

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,208 mi
Last recorded64,208 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 KUC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 64,208 miles

engine management light illuminated.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,580 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 53,845 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,779 miles

o/s/r shock cover damaged

oil leak at gearbox

slight kick on both front brakes

slight leak at rear exhaust joint

Fail 24 Sep 2014 48,779 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r shock cover damaged

oil leak at gearbox

slight kick on both front brakes

slight leak at rear exhaust joint

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,251 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear shock covers damaged

slight leak at rear exhaust joint

Fail 20 Sep 2013 46,251 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear shock covers damaged

slight leak at rear exhaust joint

Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,855 miles

small leak at rear exhaust joint

Fail 13 Sep 2012 42,853 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

small leak at rear exhaust joint

front discs very badly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,277 miles

brake pipes coated in plastic

front bushes at both sides starting to split

rear shock covers damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,312 miles

o/s seatbelt slightly frayed

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 24 Sep 2010 37,312 miles

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

front discs badly pitted and corroded

o/s seatbelt slightly frayed

oil leak at gearbox

slight kick on n/s/f brake

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,704 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,203 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,079 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,598 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 16,253 miles

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 KUC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KUC, 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 KUC registered?

SF51 KUC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is SF51 KUC safe to buy?

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