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FJ03 LUT

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,559 mi
Last recorded51,559 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 LUT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 51,559 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 49,742 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 47,712 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 45,293 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 41,730 miles

offside rear tyre cracking a little

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jan 2017 41,727 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre cracking a little

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2016 37,610 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 37,609 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

FRONT DISCS SCORED/CORRODED ...

Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,826 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,073 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 33,071 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,928 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,188 miles

front brakes corroded inner disc

Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,351 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,640 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,322 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,594 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 16,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

imbalance on front brakes just passable

run out on front brakes

Pass 25 Feb 2006 13,070 miles

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

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 LUT is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FJ03 LUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ03 LUT registered?

FJ03 LUT is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FJ03 LUT safe to buy?

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