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LJ03 BBV

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,534 mi
Last recorded79,534 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 BBV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,534 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2016 79,058 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 79,058 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front rim damaged

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2015 783,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 783,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 69,654 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 Nov 2013 65,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust pipe slightly corroded

engine warning light on

Fail 27 Nov 2013 65,341 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust pipe slightly corroded

engine warning light on

Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine managment light staying on

Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,648 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,820 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside front tyre tread low

Pass 6 Dec 2008 48,276 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,116 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,584 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 39,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,027 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 34,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LJ03 BBV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LJ03 BBV, 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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LJ03 BBV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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