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LF51 ORX

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,721 mi
Last recorded93,721 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 ORX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 93,721 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml on pre 01/07/2003

Pass 11 Nov 2024 87,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 87,663 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 85,988 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged plastics. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 85,988 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury offside mirror housing- sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (1.1.3 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged plastics. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light inop. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 78,252 miles

some damage to o/s mirror

Fail 13 Oct 2022 78,252 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

some damage to o/s mirror

Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,057 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,894 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 69,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,529 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,492 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,267 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 51,734 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,101 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 45,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,899 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,055 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 28,709 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,008 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,324 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,848 miles

front number plate damaged & only just acceptable..........(reccomend replace)......

Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,446 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,920 miles

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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LF51 ORX is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LF51 ORX, 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 LF51 ORX registered?

LF51 ORX is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LF51 ORX safe to buy?

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