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M501 WLV

1994 Asia Rocsta

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,600 mi
Last recorded52,600 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Asia Rocsta60,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM501 WLV
MakeAsia
ModelRocsta
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 52,600 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 52,488 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 52,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 52,456 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 100,341 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 52,418 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 52,266 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 52,266 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Asia Rocsta?

Based on 2,449 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,244
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 180
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 167
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
parking brake recording little or no effort 114
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 110
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M501 WLV is a 1994 Asia Rocsta in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Asia Rocsta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 60,780 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 Asia Rocsta fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M501 WLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Asia Rocsta typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Asia Rocsta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M501 WLV registered?

M501 WLV is a 1994 Asia Rocsta, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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