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WU51 UCN

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,331 mi
Last recorded128,331 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 UCN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 128,331 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 128,331 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 126,811 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 122,602 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 119,217 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 119,111 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 113,767 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 109,126 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 103,290 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 97,039 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 91,586 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 81,693 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

High Level Brake Light Not Working

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 66,218 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 66,218 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 50,521 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 40,667 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 UCN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc 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 WU51 UCN, 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

How do I check the history of WU51 UCN?

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What year was WU51 UCN registered?

WU51 UCN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is WU51 UCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 UCN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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