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SN51 DAO

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,743 mi
Last recorded112,743 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 DAO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 112,743 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 111,021 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 109,140 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml light on

offside front window not working

Pass 6 Jun 2011 97,167 miles

corrosion on rear section of exhaust

damage nearside sill

Fail 30 May 2011 96,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion on rear section of exhaust

damage nearside sill

nearside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 84,899 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 84,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 787,587 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 787,587 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 70,690 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 70,690 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 60,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 60,294 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 46,770 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 DAO is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DAO, 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 SN51 DAO registered?

SN51 DAO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is SN51 DAO safe to buy?

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