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WA51 LFY

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,649 mi
Last recorded91,649 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 LFY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,649 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 91,649 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,296 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 68,296 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,884 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,451 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,150 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,412 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 33,331 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 33,329 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)

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 LFY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LFY, 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 LFY registered?

WA51 LFY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is WA51 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 LFY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA51 LFY have outstanding finance?

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