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WK51 BGZ

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,577 mi
Last recorded102,577 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 BGZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 102,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in rear subframe/front suspension arms etc.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 97,992 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

plastic covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Nov 2015 97,992 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

plastic covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,048 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 90,112 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 87,701 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 83,738 miles

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

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 78,981 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2010 78,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2009 75,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 67,105 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 60,755 miles

os rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2006 49,599 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 49,596 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 BGZ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BGZ, 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 BGZ registered?

WK51 BGZ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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