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Y962 LJM

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,592 mi
Last recorded136,592 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 LJM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 136,592 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 136,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 136,588 miles

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened osf + nsf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 136,563 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all sills damaged jacking point

no reverse light

Pass 5 Dec 2020 132,143 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 124,308 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 124,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 104,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake travel long

metal number plates fitted

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres worn low

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear bumper corners & n/s/r body moulding damaged

vehicle fitted with lowered suspension springs

Fail 2 Nov 2016 104,761 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake travel long

metal number plates fitted

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres worn low

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear bumper corners & n/s/r body moulding damaged

vehicle fitted with lowered suspension springs

Pass 23 Oct 2015 91,805 miles

n/s rear brake needs service

Fail 23 Oct 2015 91,805 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s rear brake needs service

Fail 4 Nov 2014 87,924 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 87,924 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 84,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,521 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 76,465 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

boot floor damaged

n/s rear lens broken

n/s rear panel damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2011 76,465 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

boot floor damaged

n/s rear lens broken

n/s rear panel damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2009 67,685 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light is on and drivers air bag is missing

Pass 2 Nov 2007 71,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advised FRONT AND REAR NUMER PLATES HAVE TWO SYMBOLS AND FLAGS

Pass 19 May 2006 41,704 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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Y962 LJM is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y962 LJM, 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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Y962 LJM is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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