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WA51 VAH

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

187,274 mi
Last recorded187,274 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 VAH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 187,274 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 181,850 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 176,532 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 168,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 168,203 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 160,504 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 160,504 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 146,299 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 146,299 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 138,787 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 128,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 126,976 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosion to front subframe

Fail 27 Sep 2017 126,976 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 8 Jun 2016 117,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 109,001 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2014 108,389 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2014 108,344 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2013 100,094 miles

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

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,359 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 88,334 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 83,557 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 79,457 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 72,256 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 72,256 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 66,793 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 61,292 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 51,767 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 VAH is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

WA51 VAH is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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