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LJ53 YVG

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,546 mi
Last recorded15,546 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 YVG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 15,546 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 15,537 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 15,330 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 15,116 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 15,012 miles

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 15,009 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 14,884 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 14,820 miles

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))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to limit-suggest replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 14,741 miles

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

whole under body and running gear corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 14,560 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 14,422 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2017 14,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 14,264 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2015 14,065 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 13,866 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 13,632 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 13,268 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 12,871 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,375 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 11,981 miles

o/s/r footbrake effort slightly low

Pass 30 Oct 2008 11,483 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 11,204 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 10,591 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 10,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YVG is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

LJ53 YVG is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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