MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion to high stress conponents.
Drivers door checkstrap missing.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front outer sill excessivley corroded, just outside prescribed areas.
Offside front tyre sidewall weakened due to under inflation.
Unable to open boot, prescribd areas checked from inside vehicle.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion to high stress conponents.
Drivers door checkstrap missing.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front outer sill excessivley corroded, just outside prescribed areas.
Offside front tyre sidewall weakened due to under inflation.
Unable to open boot, prescribd areas checked from inside vehicle.
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion to high stress components.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front outer sill excessively corroded, just outside the requirements for prescibed areas.
Offside front tyre sidewall weakened due to underinflation.
Offside headlamp beam image poor.
Unable to open boot, prescribed areas inspected from inside.
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
front exhaust mounting loose
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
front exhaust mounting loose
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Both rear suspension bump stops are insecure
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Both rear suspension bump stops are insecure
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Slight binding from both front brakes
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nail in tyre
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LJ51 EWM is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 LJ51 EWM, 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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LJ51 EWM is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 September 2001.
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