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WA51 AAX

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,838 mi
Last recorded82,838 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 AAX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 82,838 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 82,808 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front exhaust pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification o/s/f shock touching wheel (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 43,640 miles

exhaust clamp snapped

front and rear shocks slightly worn

front discs corroded

front sub frame corroded

nearside front tyre flat

offside front tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2021 82,354 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust clamp snapped

front and rear shocks slightly worn

front discs corroded

front sub frame corroded

nearside front tyre flat

offside front tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,452 miles

battery loose

engine oil leak and gear box leak

front sub frame corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit

rear shock covers insecure and all shocks slightly worn

Fail 29 Oct 2020 81,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery loose

engine oil leak and gear box leak

front sub frame corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit

rear shock covers insecure and all shocks slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2019 80,312 miles

battery loose

nearside front tyre on limit

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,572 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 69,015 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 64,927 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,570 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 63,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 59,356 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,503 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 41,461 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 38,259 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 34,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 34,766 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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WA51 AAX is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WA51 AAX, 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 WA51 AAX registered?

WA51 AAX is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WA51 AAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 AAX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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