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FJ03 GVA

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,697 mi
Last recorded96,697 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GVA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 96,697 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 80,339 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 67,333 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 67,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front two (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 67,287 miles

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

cut in tread of n/s/r tyre

cuts in side of o/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2015 67,286 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

cut in tread of n/s/r tyre

cuts in side of o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,637 miles

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

rear exhaust deterating

Fail 13 Jun 2014 61,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

rear exhaust deterating

Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,911 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 53,909 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 47,157 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 41,704 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 41,704 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 35,392 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 35,392 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 25,516 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,412 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,062 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 13,051 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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FJ03 GVA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FJ03 GVA, 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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What year was FJ03 GVA registered?

FJ03 GVA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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