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GJ52 HVU

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,491 mi
Last recorded54,491 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 HVU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 54,491 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 54,491 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,628 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,563 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,579 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 40,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 34,556 miles

nearside front tyre cut and edges worn

offside front tyre outer wall cut and edges worn smooth

Fail 13 Jan 2015 34,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre cut and edges worn

offside front tyre outer wall cut and edges worn smooth

Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

tyre pressures all very low -- adjusted at test

Fail 13 Jan 2014 28,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyre pressures all very low -- adjusted at test

Pass 17 Jan 2013 21,275 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 21,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 14,438 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to offside front brake disc

Pass 17 Dec 2010 11,191 miles

Front suspension corroding

Nearside front tyre wall cut

Fail 17 Dec 2010 11,191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front suspension corroding

Nearside front tyre wall cut

Fail 12 Jan 2010 10,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 10,461 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 9,858 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 9,057 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 7,416 miles

N/S door mirror glass cracked. †

Pass 19 Jan 2006 5,733 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 HVU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ52 HVU, 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 HVU registered?

GJ52 HVU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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