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SP51 AEX

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,963 mi
Last recorded54,963 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 AEX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,963 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 54,963 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 53,554 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,764 miles

Advise off side front tyre perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2013 52,366 miles

Oil leak

front brake pipes/hoses slight corrosion

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,617 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,911 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,567 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 47,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,341 miles

rear brakes becoming uneven

Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,448 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 37,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,545 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 29,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,184 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread at 2.5mm,edge at 1.6mm,185/55/14h

offside front tyre tread at 3mm,edge at 0mm.

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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SP51 AEX is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SP51 AEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP51 AEX?

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What year was SP51 AEX registered?

SP51 AEX is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SP51 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 AEX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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