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WA51 KUD

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,536 mi
Last recorded137,536 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 KUD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 137,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear unable to inspect rear adult seatbelts

Pass 14 Oct 2020 133,563 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 128,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 123,075 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 123,075 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 120,189 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre wearing low on approx 2.5mm

Pass 13 Sep 2016 110,000 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 110,000 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 96,554 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 96,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,296 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 93,876 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 91,105 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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 85,549 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 83,114 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 78,242 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 69,020 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 55,762 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 55,762 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear number plate letters and numbers poor

Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,712 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 36,796 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 KUD is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KUD, 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 KUD registered?

WA51 KUD is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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