Official DVLA Record

2001 SEAT Arosa 1.4L Petrol · WU51 BWM

WU51 BWM

2001 SEAT Arosa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 106,460 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SEAT AROSA
Year / Origin
2001 · Bristol
MOT Status
Valid until 03/11/2016
Road Tax
Untaxed (31/08/2016)
Recorded Mileage
106,460 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/11/2016
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 31/08/2016
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
1390cc

WU51 BWM Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2015
  • 106,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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WU51 BWM Mileage History

  1. 13/10/200633,605 mi
  2. 26/10/200633,894 mi+289 mi
  3. 29/10/200742,985 mi+9,091 mi
  4. 31/10/200743,015 mi+30 mi
  5. 30/10/200849,883 mi+6,868 mi
  6. 28/10/200956,290 mi+6,407 mi
  7. 30/10/201061,519 mi+5,229 mi
  8. 29/10/201173,084 mi+11,565 mi
  9. 31/10/201173,218 mi+134 mi
  10. 18/10/201287,204 mi+13,986 mi
  11. 18/10/201287,204 mi
  12. 04/11/201391,109 mi+3,905 mi
  13. 23/10/201493,890 mi+2,781 mi
  14. 02/11/2015106,460 mi+12,570 mi

Average of roughly 8,047 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

WU51 BWM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 02:14
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Seat Arosa (WU51 BWM) between October 2006 and November 2015.

The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 02 November 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.

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