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AJ03 NBD

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,351 mi
Last recorded123,351 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 NBD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 123,351 miles

Brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

Engine management light on (pre July 2003)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 120,716 miles

engine management warning lamp on but first used before the 1st July 2003

front brake discs are starting to corrode

offside front anti-roll bar link bush has slight play

outer coating on various brake pipes is starting to bubble up

slight damage to windscreen within limits

Pass 6 Oct 2017 114,695 miles

front brake discs are starting to corrode

outer coating on various brake pipes is starting to bubble up

slight damage to windscreen within limits

Fail 6 Oct 2017 114,695 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs are starting to corrode

outer coating on various brake pipes is starting to bubble up

slight damage to windscreen within limits

Pass 5 Mar 2016 107,353 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 101,903 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 101,900 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,887 miles

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

adv on rear tail pipe corroding a part on exhaust box

Fail 17 Mar 2014 98,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

adv on rear tail pipe corroding a part on exhaust box

Pass 2 Mar 2013 91,932 miles

adv on managment light on

Fail 3 Mar 2012 81,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

compleat exhaust corroed

Pass 3 Mar 2012 81,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

compleat exhaust corroed

Pass 26 Mar 2011 73,716 miles

Boot full

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 69,091 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,088 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 50,998 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,772 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,694 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 NBD is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NBD, 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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AJ03 NBD is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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