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BJ03 AMU

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,801 mi
Last recorded77,801 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 AMU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 77,801 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 66,083 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 66,083 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 55,882 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,865 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 40,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,818 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 32,816 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,359 miles

engine management light flashing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,254 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres have splits to tread and outer wall

handbrake lever does not operate smoothly and requires attention

Pass 31 May 2011 22,871 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,668 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,697 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,673 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 11,449 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 7,704 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 AMU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ03 AMU, 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 AMU registered?

BJ03 AMU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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