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WU51 EWM

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,007 mi
Last recorded80,007 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 EWM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 80,007 miles

1/ underbody has corrosion in several areas

Pass 11 Oct 2021 77,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 77,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 75,223 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,560 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 73,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 72,350 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 72,350 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 70,649 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 70,644 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,826 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 66,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,545 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,917 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 55,936 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 55,936 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,796 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2011 46,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2010 43,208 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,266 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 38,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,642 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 32,642 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,567 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 28,820 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,820 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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WU51 EWM is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EWM, 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 WU51 EWM registered?

WU51 EWM is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is WU51 EWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 EWM shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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