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AJ03 NBG

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,425 mi
Last recorded99,425 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 NBG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 99,425 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 93,984 miles

exhaust bandage fitted to flexi

Fail 18 Jun 2018 93,982 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 93,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,184 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 88,211 miles

centre exhaust silencer and rear joint small leaks

Pass 3 May 2014 84,895 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 84,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 80,738 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 80,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,559 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 72,427 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 13 May 2010 68,618 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 68,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Oct 2009 64,484 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 58,198 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 43,493 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,591 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 30,591 miles

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

both rear bump stops damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,679 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 NBG 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 75%.

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

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