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SF51 MWY

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

17,619 mi
Last recorded17,619 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 MWY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 17,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR NEAR LOAD VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive MISTING AROUND SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 17,716 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR NEAR LOAD VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive MISTING AROUND SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 15,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rubber gromet missing from underside

Fail 28 Aug 2018 15,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rubber gromet missing from underside

Pass 17 Aug 2017 15,511 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 15,183 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,713 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 14,015 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 13,250 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 13,250 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 12,404 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,623 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 10,913 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 10,913 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 10,086 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 9,390 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 9,387 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 8,877 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 7,944 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 MWY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MWY, 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 MWY registered?

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

Is SF51 MWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 MWY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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