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FJ51 LGU

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,416 mi
Last recorded138,416 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LGU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 138,416 miles

handbrake travel is high.

indicator bulbs slightly discoloured.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 128,150 miles

hanbrake travel slightly high

Pass 11 Feb 2014 113,214 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 113,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

sunframe dented

Fail 3 Sep 2013 113,171 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside front drive shaft hitting suspension with suspension movement

Pass 20 Aug 2012 109,211 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 102,919 miles

Front subframe slightly damaged.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 92,878 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre low on tread on the outer egde

Pass 15 Sep 2008 75,965 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Slight travel on handbrake. O.K at time of test.

Fail 13 Sep 2008 75,965 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Slight travel on handbrake. O.K at time of test.

Fail 12 Aug 2008 74,986 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 53,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 53,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/Sid front tyre wearing badly on inner edge,OK at time of test.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 33,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2005 33,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FJ51 LGU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LGU, 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 LGU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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