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MP03 MJJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,062 mi
Last recorded104,062 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 MJJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 104,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 93,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 93,242 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 86,278 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 81,835 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 78,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 78,272 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 74,207 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,682 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear bumpstops split

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Aug 2018 73,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Feb 2017 68,266 miles

rear bumpstop split

Fail 27 Feb 2017 68,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear bumpstop split

Pass 27 Feb 2016 64,504 miles

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

r.h.r bumpstop split

Pass 17 Mar 2015 63,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,684 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,132 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,871 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 48,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,643 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,454 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 31,162 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,631 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 22,631 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 16,393 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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MP03 MJJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MP03 MJJ, 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 MP03 MJJ registered?

MP03 MJJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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