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LJ03 TPX

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,982 mi
Last recorded74,982 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 TPX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,982 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front section of exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 11 Mar 2019 74,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front section of exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 30 Jan 2018 71,578 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 71,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 63,944 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)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R TYRESCUT BUT UNABLE TO SEE CORDS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 51,609 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers smear the screen

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,270 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 49,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

engine light on

Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,372 miles

air bag light on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,684 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 41,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,434 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,201 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON

Fail 24 Feb 2009 31,136 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON

Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,841 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 17,712 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,712 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,046 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 TPX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

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

Is LJ03 TPX safe to buy?

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