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GJ52 HVH

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,592 mi
Last recorded170,592 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 HVH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 170,592 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 170,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 168,229 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 168,227 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak x 2 leaks (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 165,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust middle joint minor leak (new exhaust) not affecting emissions

Rear Exhaust rear joint minor leak (new exhaust) not affecting emissions

Fail 18 Dec 2020 165,717 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tire tread barely on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust middle joint minor leak (new exhaust) not affecting emissions

Rear Exhaust rear joint minor leak (new exhaust) not affecting emissions

Pass 12 Dec 2019 159,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 159,793 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and come away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 155,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 146,453 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 134,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 122,413 miles

Offside Rear tyre approx 2mm and feathered

Pass 17 Dec 2014 110,843 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 110,843 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 98,732 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 87,266 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 77,335 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,591 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perishing slightly.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 54,701 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,738 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 41,623 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 30,449 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 24,184 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 17,422 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 HVH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVH, 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 HVH registered?

GJ52 HVH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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