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LJ51 VGK

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

39,723 mi
Last recorded39,723 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VGK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 39,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2019 39,723 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,470 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 38,470 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,457 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 20 Jun 2017 37,457 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,518 miles

Front drake discs corroded inner faces

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,503 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 34,503 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,009 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,094 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,320 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 30,736 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,712 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 29,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,131 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,439 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,892 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 23,892 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VGK is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

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

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