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LJ51 NWZ

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,158 mi
Last recorded90,158 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NWZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 90,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Surface rust underfloor

Pass 6 Jun 2018 89,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both sides fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 88,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both sides fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 75,098 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 73,943 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 73,609 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 73,609 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 66,814 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,814 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,558 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 53,397 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,397 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,920 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,822 miles

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

front and rear number plates faded

Pass 29 Oct 2008 36,278 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre low tread inside edge

Fail 29 Oct 2008 36,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre low tread inside edge

Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,095 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,581 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 24,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 18,822 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 18,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NWZ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LJ51 NWZ, 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 NWZ registered?

LJ51 NWZ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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