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AJ03 NBE

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

221,490 mi
Last recorded221,490 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 NBE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 221,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 220,814 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 219,267 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 215,630 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 215,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 208,922 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 208,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 201,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 190,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat not present

Pass 20 Nov 2017 178,481 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 166,533 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 151,828 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 141,287 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 124,205 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 124,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 114,032 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 114,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 96,081 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 96,081 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 85,252 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,979 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,957 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 43,246 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,240 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 42,240 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 34,492 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 NBE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

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

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The MOT history for AJ03 NBE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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