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LJ03 UGD

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,987 mi
Last recorded108,987 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 UGD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 108,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 108,971 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall side (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 103,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar rubber bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar rubber bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 103,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar rubber bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar rubber bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,360 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 92,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

N/S/F inner wheel arch insecure

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

engine light on

Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,077 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,471 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,500 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 63,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 63,490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,470 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 47,407 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,884 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,343 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,605 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,016 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,220 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 15,790 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 UGD is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue 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 UGD, 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 UGD registered?

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

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