CarVerify

Free Car Check

WA51 LTX

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,332 mi
Last recorded79,332 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,332 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 79,332 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap failed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 78,108 miles

discs corroded and lipped on inner faces

drivers check strap insecure inside door pillar

exhaust system corroded and slight blow from tailbox joint

rear bush in n/s/f suspension arm splitting

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Apr 2015 78,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet release handle broken off

discs corroded and lipped on inner faces

drivers check strap insecure inside door pillar

exhaust system corroded and slight blow from tailbox joint

rear bush in n/s/f suspension arm splitting

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,686 miles

blades poor

bonnet release handle insecure

drivers check strap insecure at door pillar

front tyres on 4mm and outer sidewalls perishing

grille insecure

o/s/r front suspension arm bush split

Fail 23 Apr 2014 66,686 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

blades poor

bonnet release handle insecure

drivers check strap insecure at door pillar

front tyres on 4mm and outer sidewalls perishing

grille insecure

o/s/r front suspension arm bush split

Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,642 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 62,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,028 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 58,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake noisey

Fail 1 Dec 2011 58,976 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake noisey

Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,343 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 55,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 52,786 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 38,086 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,978 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 25,298 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
Full Seat Arosa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WA51 LTX is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LTX, 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 LTX?

You can check the full history of WA51 LTX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WA51 LTX registered?

WA51 LTX is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is WA51 LTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 LTX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA51 LTX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WA51 LTX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.