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BJ03 OYF

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

62,140 mi
Last recorded62,140 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 OYF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 62,140 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 62,137 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2024 58,604 miles

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 56,582 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 55,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth and worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 54,591 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 54,591 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,731 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 49,850 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 49,776 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 46,004 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 46,000 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 41,494 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 36,195 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 36,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 27,777 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 20,177 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 20,177 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 20,151 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 20,151 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,947 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 16,862 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2010 14,745 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 13,046 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 10,943 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,872 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 OYF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 52,798 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OYF, 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 OYF registered?

BJ03 OYF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 OYF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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