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WK51 BCZ

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

70,043 mi
Last recorded70,043 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 BCZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 70,043 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leaking

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2026 70,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leaking

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 66,040 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 62,023 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 55,535 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 50,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 49,939 miles

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

Emissions not tested Excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 45,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various parts of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 44,582 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 42,953 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 40,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,286 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,307 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 36,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,356 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 32,437 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,951 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 30,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,161 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,710 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,593 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,161 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,942 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 21,245 miles

exhaust rusty in places

rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

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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WK51 BCZ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WK51 BCZ, 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

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What year was WK51 BCZ registered?

WK51 BCZ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is WK51 BCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK51 BCZ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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