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LJ03 BFY

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,638 mi
Last recorded77,638 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 BFY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 77,638 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 76,930 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2025 76,930 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 75,812 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2024 75,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2023 74,897 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 73,518 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 73,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 71,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sides rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,351 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 68,539 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,875 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,896 miles

both front tyres perrished

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,947 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,869 miles

uneven tyre wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2014 55,238 miles

both front tyres perrished

o/s/r tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 4 Jul 2013 52,017 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,717 miles

o/s/r tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,902 miles

n/s/r tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,363 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,286 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,655 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 22,341 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,231 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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LJ03 BFY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ03 BFY, 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 LJ03 BFY registered?

LJ03 BFY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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