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FJ51 LKZ

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,966 mi
Last recorded56,966 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LKZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,966 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 56,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 44,137 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 44,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rear section corroding

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,805 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,447 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

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 LKZ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LKZ, 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 LKZ registered?

FJ51 LKZ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FJ51 LKZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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