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LN51 KWJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,541 mi
Last recorded98,541 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 KWJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 98,541 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 98,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 96,678 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 96,678 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 93,718 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 90,717 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 90,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 86,648 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 82,431 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 82,431 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,866 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 73,565 miles

Engine Management light on

Fail 4 Feb 2017 73,565 miles

Engine Management light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 68,361 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 63,009 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 63,009 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,900 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 56,900 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 55,813 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,172 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,382 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 48,382 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,641 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 38,641 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil level low

Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,814 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 22,817 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 18,487 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,660 miles

Oil leak

offsidefront tyre tread low

one high level stop bulb inoperative

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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LN51 KWJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LN51 KWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN51 KWJ registered?

LN51 KWJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is LN51 KWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 KWJ shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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