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BJ03 OFB

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,475 mi
Last recorded96,475 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 OFB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 96,475 miles

Both front brake flexy hoses perished

Exhaust front flexy deteriorated, leaking

Exhaust middle box corroded and leaking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside sill corroded and holed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 2 Jul 2022 93,472 miles

o/s wiper insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2022 93,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

o/s wiper insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2021 89,777 miles

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

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2020 85,968 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 85,996 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,114 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 78,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 6 Nov 2018 78,516 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 75,099 miles

n/s rear tyre bald on inside edge/shoulder

o/s n/s rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2016 71,595 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 71,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 67,078 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 60,434 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,434 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 54,163 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,997 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,178 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 43,178 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,574 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 37,574 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 31,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,398 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,606 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,430 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,786 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 OFB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ03 OFB registered?

BJ03 OFB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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