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LJ53 KGZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,130 mi
Last recorded77,130 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KGZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 77,130 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 77,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 73,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Side mirror casing slightly damaged. ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 73,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Side mirror casing slightly damaged. ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 70,281 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 70,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 63,765 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 59,640 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 59,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 56,364 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 51,901 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,692 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,834 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,555 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,469 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,310 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,901 miles

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

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 KGZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KGZ, 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 LJ53 KGZ registered?

LJ53 KGZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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