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GK52 JJE

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,984 mi
Last recorded33,984 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 JJE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 33,984 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 30,193 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 30,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 25,750 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 25,512 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 25,090 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 24,435 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 23,423 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 21,676 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 19,448 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 17,448 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 14,600 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 12,688 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 12,688 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 12,386 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 11,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cat noisy (rattles)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 11,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 10,823 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 10,094 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 9,673 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 8,727 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both roof rails loose

n/s/f tyre has cut

Pass 17 Jan 2006 6,824 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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GK52 JJE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GK52 JJE, 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 GK52 JJE registered?

GK52 JJE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is GK52 JJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK52 JJE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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