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V117 LGM

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

181,043 mi
Last recorded181,043 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 LGM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2021 181,043 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

cambelt due.

engine oil leak.

n/s/f flasher lens missing.

o/s/f tyre tread low on inside edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2020 178,809 miles

front and rear number plates cracked.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 174,549 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

engine oil leak.

Fail 5 Apr 2019 174,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

engine oil leak.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 170,305 miles

both front flashers slightly off colour.

front and rear number plates cracked.

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 165,827 miles

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 160,451 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 155,012 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 150,693 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 150,693 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 146,215 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 146,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 139,561 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 133,281 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 133,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 126,136 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 119,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 119,792 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 114,074 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 113,982 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 108,539 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 103,113 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 103,113 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Rear 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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V117 LGM is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2000 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,285 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 V117 LGM, 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 26 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V117 LGM registered?

V117 LGM is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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