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FJ03 LKV

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,285 mi
Last recorded122,285 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 LKV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 122,285 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Dec 2015 114,644 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 109,285 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 104,842 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 104,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 98,897 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 98,897 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,990 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 89,990 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 79,203 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 79,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 70,362 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 61,878 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2009 61,878 miles

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

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

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 53,277 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 41,358 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 31,016 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edge..O/S/F tyre wearing on edge..Rear wiper rubber split..

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 LKV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LKV, 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 LKV registered?

FJ03 LKV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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