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FJ03 LVY

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,518 mi
Last recorded37,518 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 LVY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 37,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 37,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 37,372 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to and from flexi hoses bubbling to coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 37,372 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to and from flexi hoses bubbling to coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 37,271 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 37,270 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 37,097 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NSR and OSR coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 37,093 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NSR and OSR coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 34,511 miles

slight exhaust blow on the 2nd cat.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 33,150 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,388 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,494 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 29,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,245 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 28,245 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,271 miles

exhaust back box corroded and holed

Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,116 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,074 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,966 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,015 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 16,167 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 16,167 miles

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

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 5 Mar 2009 14,371 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,067 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 11,093 miles

both front wheel rims slightly damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2006 9,363 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged. †rear foot brake performances low

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 LVY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LVY, 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 LVY registered?

FJ03 LVY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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