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WA51 ELU

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,606 mi
Last recorded74,606 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 ELU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 74,606 miles

rear no plate slightly deterirated

Fail 14 May 2010 74,443 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear no plate slightly deterirated

Pass 2 May 2009 60,124 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o7s rear tyres uneven wear inside edge

Pass 19 May 2008 51,716 miles

engine management light on

some rust on front discs

Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,857 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,114 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 ELU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WA51 ELU, 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 WA51 ELU?

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What year was WA51 ELU registered?

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

Is WA51 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 ELU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA51 ELU have outstanding finance?

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