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AJ03 CAA

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,022 mi
Last recorded55,022 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 CAA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 55,022 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 54,314 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet behind battery (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 54,314 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet behind battery (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,310 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 53,290 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 51,174 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe mounting rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play in top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to discern if serious as oil level unknown. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 45,634 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,136 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,090 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,185 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,760 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,283 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,569 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,676 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,940 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 24,250 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 22,124 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 20,799 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 17,147 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 17,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 16,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

unable to see brake pads

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 CAA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CAA, 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 CAA registered?

AJ03 CAA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AJ03 CAA safe to buy?

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