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LJ51 VHV

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,447 mi
Last recorded93,447 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,447 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Sill

Rear Brake low on effiency

Rear Exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 28 May 2016 93,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position light. (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Items removed from screen before test.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Sill

Rear Brake low on effiency

Rear Exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 26 May 2015 84,577 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 80,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 80,331 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 77,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 77,274 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 73,073 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 73,073 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 66,997 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,218 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 60,218 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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside driveshaft rubbing wiring loom

several bulbs in centre stop light not working

Pass 18 May 2009 47,353 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 35,167 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 35,166 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)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,360 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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LJ51 VHV is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

LJ51 VHV is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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