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BJ03 AHC

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,238 mi
Last recorded95,238 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 AHC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 95,238 miles

man light on

Fail 19 Sep 2017 95,216 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

man light on

Pass 16 May 2016 86,503 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 19 May 2015 74,277 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes perished

Both rear tyres perished and split on inner side wall

Exhaust back box corroded

Front discs corroded

Nearside front tyre has small splits on inner side wall

Offside front tyre has very deep splits on inner side wall

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,478 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,724 miles

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

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

tested wet

Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,773 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,517 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,350 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 53,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,011 miles

Front discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,149 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 29,995 miles

front brake disc's lipped & scored

front brake pads 90%+ worn

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 AHC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ03 AHC, 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 AHC registered?

BJ03 AHC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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