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EU03 LGZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,508 mi
Last recorded103,508 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LGZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 103,508 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 97,210 miles

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

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 24 May 2024 97,210 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside/Nearside front Outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 92,184 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 88,571 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencer rear mount missing / corroded away but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes splitting both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses cloudy / crazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp dim

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting on inner near clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 88,571 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low effort on rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencer rear mount missing / corroded away but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes splitting both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses cloudy / crazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp dim

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting on inner near clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 88,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 83,229 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 185/55/14

Pass 25 Jun 2018 79,319 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door has play up and down (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres are worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive General misting of oil underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are age cracked in the side walls and tread. dated 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

service brake efficiency just met requirements 50%

Fail 19 Jun 2017 76,632 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

service brake efficiency just met requirements 50%

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,869 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 71,886 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

E.M.L lamp on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 70,888 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 70,888 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 65,372 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,372 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 62,597 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 59,995 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 59,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 56,689 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS INSURCURE

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 12 May 2010 53,190 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 May 2010 53,185 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 47,828 miles

Rear silencer box corroded and holed.

Pass 12 May 2008 44,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 39,931 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 30,187 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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EU03 LGZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 52,798 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 EU03 LGZ, 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 23 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EU03 LGZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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