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LJ03 PZK

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

74,429 mi
Last recorded74,429 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 PZK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 74,429 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 74,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 68,996 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 64,763 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 64,702 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2021 62,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 62,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,835 miles

Both front tyre's worn on (inner) edges

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front and rear tyres have been fun flat (sidewalls damaged)

Offside front wing mirror held on by tape

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2020 58,835 miles

Both front tyre's worn on (inner) edges

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

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front and rear tyres have been fun flat (sidewalls damaged)

Offside front wing mirror held on by tape

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2019 53,270 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Eml/Mil light on dash vehicle registered before July 2003

Engine cover fitted

Gear stick stiff to get into gear

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre has been run flat sidewall damaged

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 50,727 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 50,727 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 47,782 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Engine cover fitted

Engine management light on dash

Nearside rear tyre perished 185/55/14

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2017 47,781 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken also top mount and bearing (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Engine cover fitted

Engine management light on dash

Nearside rear tyre perished 185/55/14

Offside rear tyre low on pressure

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 44,502 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded on inner surface area

n/s front shock absorber damp

n/s rear tyre tread perished

wipers starting to smear

Pass 31 Jul 2015 41,416 miles

2x child seats fitted, unable to give full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs badly corroded on inner surface area

n/s front shock absorber damp

n/s rear service brake starting to get lazy

o/s rear tyre tread has nail in it

rear service brake increase and decrease getting near limit

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Aug 2014 37,425 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 37,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 34,204 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre has 2 x nails in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,833 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 27,833 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 3 May 2011 26,235 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 26,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,101 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,386 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,668 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 10,553 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 4,877 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 PZK 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 67.9%.

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 PZK, 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 PZK registered?

LJ03 PZK is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 PZK shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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