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LF51 PYJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,141 mi
Last recorded60,141 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 PYJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,141 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 60,141 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket Broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,133 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel slightly binding on

Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,736 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,130 miles

engine coolant low

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2012 33,082 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 33,082 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,605 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,263 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 May 2008 11,156 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 4,149 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 3,394 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 PYJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PYJ, 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 PYJ registered?

LF51 PYJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is LF51 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 PYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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