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WK51 FWB

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,179 mi
Last recorded107,179 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 FWB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 107,179 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 102,797 miles

Central clamp broken on exhaust

Pass 7 Dec 2016 99,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front anti-roll bar link bushes are cracking

eml light on

exhaust clamp very rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2016 99,102 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhaust corroded

eml light on

Pass 27 Nov 2015 94,358 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 91,267 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 86,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

eml light on

front exhaust clamp corroded

n/s/f of bumper damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2013 86,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

eml light on

front exhaust clamp corroded

n/s/f of bumper damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,012 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 80,012 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 69,350 miles

EPC Warning light "on" indicating a fault

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 61,588 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn and pitted (inner)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 52,868 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 25 Nov 2009 52,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2008 44,811 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 37,417 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,736 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 25,038 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 FWB is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FWB, 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 FWB registered?

WK51 FWB is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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