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AE03 JMX

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,345 mi
Last recorded69,345 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 JMX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 69,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,808 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 63,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2021 60,179 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 51,432 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 45,924 miles

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

Rear silencer rusting

Pass 19 Apr 2018 38,329 miles

Nearside Rear tyre very slight cracking in tread

Fail 19 Apr 2018 38,329 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre very slight cracking in tread

Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,122 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish between treads

Offside Front tyre perishing between treads

Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,454 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 28,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,061 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 26,061 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2014 22,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 21,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A DEEP CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 14 Mar 2013 17,814 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 17,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,100 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 7,405 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 6,956 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 6,228 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 5,551 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 4,528 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 3,567 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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AE03 JMX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE03 JMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE03 JMX?

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What year was AE03 JMX registered?

AE03 JMX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AE03 JMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 JMX shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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