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WK51 BJE

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,000 mi
Last recorded56,000 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 BJE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 56,000 miles

Central 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)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front lower suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

both rear coil springs corroded but not seriously weakened

front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

n/s/f tyre uneven wear(inner edge)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 54,161 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front headlight misty

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 54,161 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front headlight misty

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,077 miles

nearside front and offside front suspension arms area slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,155 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 50,019 miles

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

Nearside 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,524 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 40,926 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,987 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 35,847 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,438 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,988 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,735 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,135 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 10,757 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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WK51 BJE is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJE, 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 BJE registered?

WK51 BJE is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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