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SF51 MFX

2001 Seat Arosa S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,964 mi
Last recorded58,964 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 MFX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,964 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,448 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 56,448 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 48,036 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 36,988 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 36,988 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa S?

Based on 540 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
4,539
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
brake disc excessively pitted 7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 7
brake recording little or no effort 7
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 6
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SF51 MFX is a 2001 Seat Arosa S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF51 MFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Arosa S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF51 MFX?

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What year was SF51 MFX registered?

SF51 MFX is a 2001 Seat Arosa S, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SF51 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 MFX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF51 MFX have outstanding finance?

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