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GJ52 KHP

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,771 mi
Last recorded85,771 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 KHP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 82,040 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 82,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 76,303 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 76,303 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 69,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise gearbox selector seal slight leak

advise rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,911 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise gearbox selector seal slight leak

advise rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 9 May 2013 62,962 miles

advise both lower ball joint rubbers perished

Fail 19 Apr 2013 62,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise alternator belt perished

advise both lower ball joint rubbers perished

Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,900 miles

NSR tyre starting to wear out of shape and splits on inside between sidewall and tread but not showing cord.

Rear silencer pipe corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,897 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,666 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 42,599 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 35,585 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 29,318 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 25,900 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 19,068 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 KHP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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