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A11 JTW

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

28,926 mi
Last recorded28,926 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 JTW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 28,926 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres starting to wear and side walls starting to crack /deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames steering suspension and brake components

some surface rust on rear subframe steering and suspension components brake components

Fail 16 Oct 2025 28,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

o/s n/s rear tyres starting to wear and side walls starting to crack /deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames steering suspension and brake components

some surface rust on rear subframe steering and suspension components brake components

Pass 24 Oct 2024 28,672 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

Pass 19 Oct 2023 28,336 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 28,001 miles

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 20 Oct 2021 27,705 miles

some surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 20 Oct 2021 27,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 14 Oct 2020 27,465 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 27,270 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 26,926 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 26,399 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 25,754 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 24,995 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 24,044 miles

rear axel corosion

tyres age cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2013 22,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 21,012 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 16,985 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 14,966 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,872 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 10,321 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 7,918 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 7,918 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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A11 JTW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A11 JTW, 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 A11 JTW registered?

A11 JTW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is A11 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 JTW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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