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LJ03 PZA

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,857 mi
Last recorded69,857 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 PZA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 69,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 69,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 62,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

gearbox leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,346 miles

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

nearside wiper rubber splitting

Fail 2 Dec 2014 45,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside wiper rubber splitting

Pass 27 Nov 2013 38,513 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 38,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 30,111 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 23,049 miles

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

front brake pads look low

Pass 7 Dec 2010 17,217 miles

Unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 15,069 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2010 15,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2009 13,937 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 11,834 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 11,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 PZA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PZA, 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 PZA registered?

LJ03 PZA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is LJ03 PZA safe to buy?

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