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AJ03 NBF

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,263 mi
Last recorded119,263 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 NBF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 119,263 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 119,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 112,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (185/55/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (185/55/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTh Rear Coils corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer joint, above rear axle. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 105,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH inner surfaces poor condition, but perform perfectly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (185/55/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer connection. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 105,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH inner surfaces poor condition, but perform perfectly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (185/55/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer connection. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,749 miles

EML on.

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces poor, but perform perfectly. (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 99,749 miles

EML on.

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces poor, but perform perfectly. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly. (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 95,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 89,165 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 89,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 83,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 77,034 miles

rear tyres worn slight on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,818 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 66,630 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,797 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 12,861 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,609 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,064 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 33,162 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 24,479 miles

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)

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 NBF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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