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BL03 ONW

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

32,189 mi
Last recorded32,189 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ONW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 32,189 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 31,609 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 31,045 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 30,308 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 29,777 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 29,172 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 28,693 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 28,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 27,825 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 27,490 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 27,490 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,025 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,074 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 24,185 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,060 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 19,813 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 19,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,558 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 15,291 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,071 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 10,898 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 8,664 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 6,525 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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BL03 ONW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BL03 ONW, 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 BL03 ONW registered?

BL03 ONW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 July 2003.

Is BL03 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 ONW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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