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AJ03 BYY

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,446 mi
Last recorded62,446 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BYY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 62,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 62,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 60,487 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 60,487 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 52,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is coming away from central tube (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 51,081 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 42,919 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,583 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,032 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 41,032 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,231 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 30,645 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 28,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,672 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 23,964 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2007 18,433 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 10,615 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 8,505 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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AJ03 BYY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AJ03 BYY, 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 AJ03 BYY registered?

AJ03 BYY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is AJ03 BYY safe to buy?

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