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FJ51 LHG

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

211,850 mi
Last recorded211,850 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LHG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 211,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 209,166 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 206,236 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 202,913 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 199,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 197,092 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 195,762 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 193,143 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 18,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 18,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 184,945 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 184,945 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 180,488 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 180,270 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 170,012 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 157,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 157,946 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 146,906 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 146,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2012 134,117 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 122,222 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 109,941 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 97,666 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 97,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 84,755 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,860 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,706 miles

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

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 LHG is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJ51 LHG, 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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What year was FJ51 LHG registered?

FJ51 LHG is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FJ51 LHG shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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