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WU51 BWM

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,460 mi
Last recorded106,460 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 BWM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 106,460 miles

o/s/f rear bush is perished

Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,890 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 91,109 miles

both rear tyres tread lifting inner edges tyre tread cracking

o/s/f and n/s/f lower arms back bushes coming unbonded

o/s/r seatbelt cover damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,204 miles

o/s/r seat belt catch cover missing

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Fail 18 Oct 2012 87,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r seat belt catch cover missing

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cracks on n/s/r tyre

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

rear shock absorber bump stops worn

wear on front brake discs

Fail 29 Oct 2011 73,084 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cracks on n/s/r tyre

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

rear shock absorber bump stops worn

wear on front brake discs

Pass 30 Oct 2010 61,519 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,290 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,883 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,015 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 42,985 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 33,894 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 33,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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WU51 BWM is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU51 BWM, 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 WU51 BWM registered?

WU51 BWM is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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