MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front slight brake judder
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
reverse light not working
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front slight brake judder
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
reverse light not working
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside wiper blade split
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside wiper blade split
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre delaminating
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre delaminating
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
handbrake lever slightly high when applied
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
offside front brake disc inner face pitted
rear number plate deteriorating
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
offside front brake disc inner face pitted
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
rear registration plate deteriorating
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
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FJ51 LGK is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 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 FJ51 LGK, 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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FJ51 LGK is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 October 2001.
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