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SY51 AEK

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,825 mi
Last recorded52,825 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 AEK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 52,825 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine management light on dash

engine poor running at idle

nearside rear brake binding

possible exhaust leak at idle

power steering pipe damp and in very poor condition

Fail 20 Nov 2014 52,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

possible exhaust leak at idle

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine management light on dash

engine poor running at idle

nearside rear brake binding

power steering pipe damp and in very poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,622 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,171 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,452 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,230 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2009 37,872 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,839 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 35,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 32,569 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 32,569 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 29,739 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 29,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SY51 AEK is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY51 AEK, 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

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What year was SY51 AEK registered?

SY51 AEK is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is SY51 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 AEK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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