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LJ51 EWM

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

197,140 mi
Last recorded197,140 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 EWM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 197,140 miles

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.

Fail 30 Dec 2014 197,136 miles

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.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 197,091 miles

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.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 192,785 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 192,725 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 186,353 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 186,166 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 179,343 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 179,329 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 164,282 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 144,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 125,436 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are insecure

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 125,345 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 107,066 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 92,149 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 92,149 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 77,386 miles

nail in tyre

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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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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What year was LJ51 EWM registered?

LJ51 EWM is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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