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LJ53 KGV

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,961 mi
Last recorded42,961 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KGV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 42,961 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 42,270 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2023 41,671 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 40,849 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 38,977 miles

disks liped car been standing

Pass 18 Oct 2020 38,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 36,447 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,439 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 34,439 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 32,111 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,988 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 26,988 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,525 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 22,189 miles

Brake discs corroded

High pitch noise from engine on fast idle test

Horn button weak

Rear seats missing head restraints

Service light on

Various marks/damage to wheels and body

Various suspension, steering and brake components corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 22,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake discs corroded

High pitch noise from engine on fast idle test

Rear seats missing head restraints

Service light on

Various marks/damage to wheels and body

Various suspension, steering and brake components corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 21,949 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,476 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,097 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,574 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,594 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,787 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,853 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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LJ53 KGV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 LJ53 KGV, 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 LJ53 KGV registered?

LJ53 KGV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is LJ53 KGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 KGV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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