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HJ52 TVP

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,429 mi
Last recorded94,429 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 TVP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 94,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Dec 2019 94,412 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Nov 2018 92,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 92,840 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 92,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 92,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,933 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 83,158 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 83,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,199 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,299 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 20 Jun 2013 66,277 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,531 miles

both sides rear shock absorbers dust cover shrouds insecurely fitted

clutch pedal heavy in operation

kerb damage to alloy wheels

minor dents & scratches to various body panels

nsf tyre cut around full circumference of tread

osf tyre worn close to limits on edges

park brake cable outer casing s damaged

rear number plate faded

surface corrosion to various sections of exhaust

various minor oil leaks

Fail 26 Jun 2012 61,531 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear shock absorbers dust cover shrouds insecurely fitted

clutch pedal heavy in operation

kerb damage to alloy wheels

minor dents & scratches to various body panels

nsf tyre cut around full circumference of tread

osf tyre worn close to limits on edges

park brake cable outer casing s damaged

rear number plate faded

surface corrosion to various sections of exhaust

various minor oil leaks

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,089 miles

both rear bump stop dust covers insecure, rear coil springs corroded

damage to o/s/r wheel arch and bumper, damage to n/s/r wheel arch, damage to n/s/f bumper end, damage to o/s/f bumper end, slight smear from wipers

kerb damage to alloys, front lower wishbone rear bushes cracking, exhaust system corroded, o/s/f shocker damp with oil, slight dent on n/s outer sill

oil leaks from engine and gearbox, slight corrosion to fron brake discs, both front tyres worn on edges, corrosion to power steering pipes

Fail 29 Jun 2011 56,089 miles

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

both rear bump stop dust covers insecure, rear coil springs corroded

damage to o/s/r wheel arch and bumper, damage to n/s/r wheel arch, damage to n/s/f bumper end, damage to o/s/f bumper end, slight smear from wipers

kerb damage to alloys, front lower wishbone rear bushes cracking, exhaust system corroded, o/s/f shocker damp with oil, slight dent on n/s outer sill

oil leaks from engine and gearbox, slight corrosion to fron brake discs, both front tyres worn on edges, corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,557 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,616 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,066 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,161 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 16,075 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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HJ52 TVP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HJ52 TVP, 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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HJ52 TVP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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