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NJ03 BXB

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,600 mi
Last recorded77,600 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 BXB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 77,600 miles

all brake pipes cleaned and covered in copperslip

Fail 16 Nov 2017 77,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes cleaned and covered in copperslip

Pass 7 Dec 2016 74,053 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 74,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,350 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 66,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 56,541 miles

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

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

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

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

front exhaust bracket broken but not inadequately supported

o/s/f tyre sidewall has a cut but not showing ply or cords

o/s/r tyre tread has a cut but not showing ply or cords

Fail 27 Nov 2014 56,541 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

front exhaust bracket broken but not inadequately supported

o/s/f tyre sidewall has a cut but not showing ply or cords

o/s/r tyre tread has a cut but not showing ply or cords

Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,662 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,756 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 38,756 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,907 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 30,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrsion to exhaust.

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

n/s/r tyre nail in tread.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 30,094 miles

corrsion to exhaust.

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

n/s/r tyre nail in tread.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,531 miles

O/S SILL DAMAGED

SURFACE RUST TO EXHAUST

Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,366 miles

front brake discs just acceptable

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2007 11,721 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 5,790 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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NJ03 BXB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJ03 BXB, 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 NJ03 BXB registered?

NJ03 BXB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is NJ03 BXB safe to buy?

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