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SN51 CYT

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,964 mi
Last recorded125,964 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 CYT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 125,964 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 123,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 123,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter missing (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 118,369 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 118,353 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 115,388 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 111,968 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 108,916 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,096 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 98,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 85,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 78,255 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 78,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 76,332 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,691 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 61,724 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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SN51 CYT is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SN51 CYT, 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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SN51 CYT is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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