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GJ52 OLG

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,057 mi
Last recorded145,057 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 OLG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 145,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x3 places (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 145,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

film fitted to both rear lamps,film fitted to top section of wind screen

park brake just meets requirements

signs of both front lower arm ball joint bolts fouling steering knuckles

Pass 7 Feb 2019 140,907 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 136,863 miles

slight leak of grease from n/s outer CV gaiter

Fail 3 Feb 2018 136,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

slight leak of grease from n/s outer CV gaiter

Pass 30 Jan 2017 125,895 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 125,887 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)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 111,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pedal long travel

oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Jan 2016 111,990 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pedal long travel

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jan 2015 98,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,619 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 87,619 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,714 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 74,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,701 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,289 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

fuel pipe at tandem pump poor

Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,457 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre, tread feathered.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear suspension bump stops worn/broken up.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,718 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 35,092 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 28,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,885 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 22,784 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 OLG is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OLG, 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 OLG registered?

GJ52 OLG is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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