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AJ03 CDE

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,552 mi
Last recorded77,552 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 CDE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,552 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2015 67,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,256 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,936 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 55,973 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 55,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wipers split

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 2 Apr 2010 50,175 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,676 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

tempary repair to centre/ rear exhaust mount

Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,124 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,839 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 38,601 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 38,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

boot lock poor

Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,518 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 CDE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CDE, 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

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What year was AJ03 CDE registered?

AJ03 CDE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AJ03 CDE safe to buy?

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