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BJ03 OFK

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,511 mi
Last recorded95,511 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 OFK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 95,511 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 94,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 94,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated o/s/f tyre slightly under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 May 2021 93,458 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,133 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 91,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 86,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 86,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box / centre front bracket loose (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wheels lightly binding unloaded

Pass 31 May 2016 78,549 miles

Engine cover is fitted on top

Exhaust front pipe section bracket is broken

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

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

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 30 May 2015 72,118 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 65,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2013 59,341 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Some front & rear suspension components,light rust corrosion

Pass 11 May 2013 59,341 miles

Some front & rear suspension components,light rust corrosion

Pass 26 May 2012 52,267 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 44,649 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2011 44,649 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 22 May 2010 36,815 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 28,602 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 22,305 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 17,260 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 12,334 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 OFK is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OFK, 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 OFK registered?

BJ03 OFK is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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