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GJ52 KHO

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,030 mi
Last recorded107,030 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 107,030 miles

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

front and rear end of sills starting to corrode

Fail 24 Feb 2023 107,026 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear end of sills starting to corrode

Pass 10 Feb 2022 99,783 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 89,868 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,912 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 81,730 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 76,955 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 72,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 58,099 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,099 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,745 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,240 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,076 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 43,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,229 miles

both rear shock gaiters have dropped

Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,688 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 30,688 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,728 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 18,408 miles

exhaust rusty in places

n/s/rear bump stop broken

number plates delaminating

rear tyres starting to wear low in places

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 KHO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KHO, 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 KHO registered?

GJ52 KHO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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