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BJ03 AFY

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

130,873 mi
Last recorded130,873 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 AFY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 130,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 130,873 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 123,234 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 112,962 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 104,804 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 102,465 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 102,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 99,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 93,139 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 93,139 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,114 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 88,017 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,017 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 86,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,055 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,059 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 83,059 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 79,921 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,339 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 58,339 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,515 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 46,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 35,214 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,472 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,606 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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BJ03 AFY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ03 AFY, 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 BJ03 AFY registered?

BJ03 AFY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is BJ03 AFY safe to buy?

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