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BJ03 OXH

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,358 mi
Last recorded75,358 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 OXH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 75,358 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 70,393 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 70,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 68,444 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 64,255 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 59,401 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 54,200 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 51,766 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 46,143 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,270 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,696 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 33,303 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,685 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,914 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,669 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 21,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,560 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 7,619 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 OXH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OXH, 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 OXH registered?

BJ03 OXH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 OXH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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