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GJ52 HKU

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 HKU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026

MULTIPLE CRACKS IN N/S/R TYRE

REAR EXHAUST HAS SLIGHT BLOW & CORRODED

Pass 11 Mar 2025

both front shocks corroded

deep cracks in n/s/r tyre

rear coil springs axle beam & exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2025

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both front shocks corroded

deep cracks in n/s/r tyre

inner face of both front brake discs badly corroded

rear coil springs axle beam & exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has very slight noise

heavy corrosion on rear subframe ,rear coil springs & exhaust

very heavy corrosion on inner face of front brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2023 55,476 miles

Front exhaust pipe bracket req's welding - Rear exhaust box corroded - Front Brake discs corroded - Rear shock shields broken

Pass 25 Mar 2022 55,022 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM inner & outer edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside washer very weak

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear bump stops damaged rear both

parking brake cables feels rough in operation

Pass 18 Mar 2021 54,202 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 53,804 miles

Coil spring corroded all front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective repaired with clip (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror cover damaged

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

engine cover VIEWS

Fail 30 Mar 2020 53,804 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S/F & N/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective repaired with clip (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror cover damaged

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

engine cover VIEWS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 51,934 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 49,818 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,584 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,637 miles

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2016 43,631 miles

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2015 39,805 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,354 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2012 32,086 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 32,070 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,135 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)

grating noise noted from the rear brakes when the car was removed from the test lane - advise investigation & repair

Fail 31 Jan 2012 31,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

grating noise noted from the rear brakes when the car was removed from the test lane - advise investigation & repair

Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,884 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,803 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 19,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 16,992 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 14,571 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 11,754 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 7,436 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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GJ52 HKU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GJ52 HKU, 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 GJ52 HKU registered?

GJ52 HKU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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