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WK51 BFM

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

212,562 mi
Last recorded212,562 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 BFM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 212,562 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 208,551 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken up

Offside Rear bump stop broken up

engine management light on

Fail 5 Dec 2016 208,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop broken up

Offside Rear bump stop broken up

engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2015 204,854 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 202,473 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 202,472 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 200,064 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 196,146 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Fail 3 Dec 2011 193,577 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2011 193,577 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2011 174,072 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 174,072 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 155,788 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers detatched from housings.

Nearside headlamp misted.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 136,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear bump stops split

Pass 5 Jan 2009 136,381 miles

both rear bump stops split

Pass 31 Dec 2007 114,315 miles

both rear shock shrouds insecure

rear brake inbalance

rear exhaust section corrodeing

slight bind to offside rear brake

Fail 29 Dec 2006 94,824 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

note/ vehicle tested when wet

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2006 94,824 miles

note/ vehicle tested when wet

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2006 72,988 miles

judder from front brakes / slight brake disc wear n/s/f

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn 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 BFM is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WK51 BFM, 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 WK51 BFM registered?

WK51 BFM is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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