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J7 UPO

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,031 mi
Last recorded112,031 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 UPO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 112,031 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 108,021 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 103,655 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 99,806 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 97,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 94,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 93,564 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 91,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 84,537 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 84,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 76,743 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 76,741 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 67,726 miles

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Fail 17 Sep 2015 67,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure loose (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,110 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2012 54,456 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2011 53,085 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,174 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leaks

Fail 24 Aug 2009 47,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre perished and slightly mishaped

oil leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,328 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Oil leak from gear selector shaft

Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs worn thin

Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,001 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 19,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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J7 UPO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 J7 UPO, 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 J7 UPO registered?

J7 UPO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is J7 UPO safe to buy?

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