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LR52 JZH

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,136 mi
Last recorded49,136 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 JZH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 49,136 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre is wearing low on edge.

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust boot has a split due to cracking/perishing.

Offside Rear Fuel flap missing.

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 49,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre is wearing low on edge.

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust boot has a split due to cracking/perishing.

Offside Rear Fuel flap missing.

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 44,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel filler cover missing. Locking cap still in place and locking

Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,429 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 40,429 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 40,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front drop link bushes perished

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,165 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,665 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 34,805 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,718 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 27,388 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 23,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 23,231 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 19,380 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 15,287 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 11,480 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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LR52 JZH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LR52 JZH, 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 LR52 JZH registered?

LR52 JZH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is LR52 JZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 JZH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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