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LJ03 ZZH

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 ZZH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlights foggy

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror cover missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil light flashing

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2025

Brake servo corroded

General corrosion throughout suspension and subframe

Odometer reading not visible due to ERROR code on dash

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate heavily corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil light flashing

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil light flashing, sensor

Fail 11 Jun 2024

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak and engine mis-fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine management light on

engine oil light flashing, sensor

Pass 5 Jun 2023 30,205 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 27,735 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 24,640 miles

All tyres 9 years old.

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 23,112 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 23,111 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2016 21,873 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 18,721 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,340 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,450 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 15,450 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,158 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 12,586 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 10,338 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 8,535 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 7,330 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 6,460 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 ZZH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

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

Is LJ03 ZZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 ZZH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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