2001 SEAT Arosa 1.4L Diesel · WA51 ACF
2001 SEAT Arosa (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 156,320 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT AROSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA51 ACF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 156,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA51 ACF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Seat Arosa (WA51 ACF) between April 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
WA51 ACF Mileage History
- 08/04/2022153,487 mi
- 20/04/2022153,488 mi+1 mi
- 03/05/2023154,215 mi+727 mi
- 18/07/2024154,856 mi+641 mi
- 10/09/2025156,320 mi+1,464 mi
Average of roughly 827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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