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LJ03 GAX

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

63,870 mi
Last recorded63,870 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 GAX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 63,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 56,855 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 49,662 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 49,662 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 36,928 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 34,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 34,688 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 32,941 miles

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall badly perished

Both front tyres sidewalls badly perished

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

N/S/F brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2019 31,500 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 30,931 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 29,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,304 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2015 28,329 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,520 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 26,650 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 26,650 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,827 miles

front discs lipped/wearing

off side rear lamp unit cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2012 25,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front discs lipped/wearing

off side rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2011 24,478 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,105 miles

slight misfire on idle

Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,726 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 21,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 19,866 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,796 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,618 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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LJ03 GAX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LJ03 GAX, 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 LJ03 GAX registered?

LJ03 GAX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LJ03 GAX safe to buy?

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