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FJ03 LVB

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,657 mi
Last recorded93,657 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 LVB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 93,657 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,649 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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front lower arm rear bushes slight play

osf tyre inner worn

Fail 8 Mar 2014 82,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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engine misfire

front lower arm rear bushes slight play

osf tyre inner worn

Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,381 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 76,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 69,687 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 69,687 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,317 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 1 Mar 2011 62,316 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,742 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 53,701 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,036 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,530 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 31,065 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 23,954 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 LVB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LVB, 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

How do I check the history of FJ03 LVB?

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What year was FJ03 LVB registered?

FJ03 LVB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is FJ03 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 LVB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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