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FJ53 LZA

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,314 mi
Last recorded84,314 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 LZA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2018 84,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear unable to open boot

engine warning lamp on and mis- fire on idle

Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,982 miles

coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,196 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,538 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,917 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Apr 2013 59,945 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,808 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,156 miles

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,478 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 56,880 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 54,206 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,146 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 44,595 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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FJ53 LZA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FJ53 LZA, 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 FJ53 LZA registered?

FJ53 LZA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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