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B18 MYL

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

143,889 mi
Last recorded143,889 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 MYL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 143,889 miles

Inner edge of offside front tyre worn slightly

Windscreen damaged in far left bottom corner.

Pass 4 Jul 2025 128,848 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 111,996 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 96,820 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 78,946 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 76,555 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 66,076 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,268 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 50,321 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,116 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 40,112 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,421 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 38,200 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 38,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,835 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,386 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,385 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,223 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,849 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,444 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 27,898 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,898 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 23,063 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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B18 MYL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 B18 MYL, 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 B18 MYL registered?

B18 MYL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is B18 MYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 MYL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B18 MYL have outstanding finance?

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