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LJ53 KKD

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,944 mi
Last recorded74,944 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KKD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 74,944 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides due to slight surface rust (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside headlight slightly damaged

under carriage corroded not seariously weakened

Fail 22 Oct 2025 74,944 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides due to slight surface rust (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside headlight slightly damaged

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under carriage corroded not seariously weakened

Pass 30 Aug 2023 69,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 62,255 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 54,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/55R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/55R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,824 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 45,727 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 44,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 40,605 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 33,292 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,207 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 26,240 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,881 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 23,614 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,374 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,701 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,813 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 14,567 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,257 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 KKD is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KKD, 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 KKD registered?

LJ53 KKD is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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