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SF51 VAY

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,871 mi
Last recorded61,871 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 VAY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 61,871 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 61,871 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 59,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 59,988 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 53,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody cover with under seal

Pass 22 Oct 2017 48,202 miles

Body has slight corrosion all-over under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil bothsides (2.7.3)

under body cover with underseal

Fail 22 Oct 2017 48,202 miles

Body has slight corrosion all-over under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil bothsides (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body cover with underseal

Pass 7 Oct 2016 46,065 miles

Rear brakes grinding

front brake discs rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2016 46,057 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear brakes grinding

Underneath of vehicle is rusty.

front brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,014 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,747 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 40,641 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 39,237 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011
Fail 3 Sep 2011

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,673 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,450 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 52,438 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 28,402 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 24,993 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 VAY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

SF51 VAY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is SF51 VAY safe to buy?

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