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GJ52 OYB

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,626 mi
Last recorded98,626 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 OYB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 98,626 miles

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

offside front wiper deteriorating

Fail 12 Feb 2016 98,446 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front wiper deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,613 miles

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

offside front coil spring possibly incorrectly seated

Pass 17 Feb 2014 86,065 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,002 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 74,002 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Slight irregular tread wear to both rear tyres

Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,138 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,572 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,480 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2009 39,744 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,710 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 25,603 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 20,021 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 OYB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

GJ52 OYB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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