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HJ52 VKH

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

99,276 mi
Last recorded99,276 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 VKH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 99,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 99,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 96,306 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f c v boot leaking

n/s/r bulb holder missing

o/s/f lower arm bush slight worn

Fail 19 Mar 2020 96,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f c v boot leaking

n/s/r bulb holder missing

o/s/f lower arm bush slight worn

Pass 11 Mar 2019 91,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wall cracking on inside

Rear boot does not open inspection made inside

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 91,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wall cracking on inside

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear boot does not open inspection made inside

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,136 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 81,136 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 77,002 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,112 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Mar 2016 75,111 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,259 miles

both front suspension lower ball joint gaitors deteriorating

centre exhaust front joint leaking

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

front drop link bushes deteriorating

front suspension lower arm rear bushes debonding

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2015 69,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front suspension lower ball joint gaitors deteriorating

centre exhaust front joint leaking

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

front drop link bushes deteriorating

front suspension lower arm rear bushes debonding

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2014 58,619 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 58,613 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Manifold heat shield rattling

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 44,472 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 44,472 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 39,537 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,796 miles

oil leak (gear box)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 35,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak (gear box)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 31,649 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,649 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 25,538 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 25,538 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 21,074 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 20,425 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 20,425 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 VKH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VKH, 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 VKH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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