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LJ03 UGB

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,787 mi
Last recorded49,787 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 UGB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,787 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 49,787 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,979 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 41,949 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 39,985 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 39,972 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,058 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,443 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 31,443 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,323 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear registration plate perrishing but still legible

slight contact between cooling fan and lower power steering hose heat sheilding

Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,799 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 16,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,002 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 UGB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UGB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ03 UGB registered?

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

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