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Y968 LJM

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,352 mi
Last recorded58,352 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 LJM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 58,352 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 55,831 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slightly (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 53,707 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 53,707 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 51,836 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2014 51,836 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 48,604 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)

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

rear tyres perished.

Pass 4 May 2012 45,438 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 45,438 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,055 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,120 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,445 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 30,582 miles

front pads starting to get low

Pass 14 May 2007 27,190 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 23,114 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 23,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1.N/s headlamp aim not tested due the malfunction. †2.Both front tyres wearing more on the inner shoulders. †3. Front brake discs getting rusted on the inside.

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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Y968 LJM is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y968 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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What year was Y968 LJM registered?

Y968 LJM is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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