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HJ52 VJV

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,964 mi
Last recorded95,964 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 VJV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,921 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 91,921 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened incorrectly mounted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 90,254 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 90,254 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,169 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 89,169 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

eml light on dash

Pass 8 Oct 2016 88,778 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 88,115 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 79,668 miles

o/s/r shock light misting of oil

Fail 29 Nov 2014 79,668 miles

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

o/s/r shock light misting of oil

Fail 22 Nov 2013 67,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear bump stops deteriorating

Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,973 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear bump stops deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,684 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 48,885 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 40,200 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 10 Jan 2011 40,200 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,335 miles

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

rear wiper split end

Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,175 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,080 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 19,566 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 14,913 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 VJV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VJV, 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 HJ52 VJV registered?

HJ52 VJV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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