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WA51 AUT

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,039 mi
Last recorded170,039 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 AUT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 170,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leakage of grease

Fail 30 Oct 2018 170,035 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leakage of grease

Pass 31 Oct 2017 157,472 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement links x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 157,472 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement links x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 147,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 147,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 129,225 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 129,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 118,241 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 118,241 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 97,370 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 97,370 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,919 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,217 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,583 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside sill

Fail 4 Jun 2010 58,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight damage to nearside sill

Pass 13 May 2009 45,405 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2008 36,430 miles

both rear tyres out off shap

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2008 36,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres out off shap

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2007 28,739 miles

Nearside sill at front slightly damaged.

Offside front brake disc has surface rust on inner face.

Pass 13 May 2006 20,738 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 AUT is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WA51 AUT, 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 WA51 AUT registered?

WA51 AUT is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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