BG53 LWA

2003 SEAT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SEAT
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1198 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
22 January 2027 (222 days away)
Last recorded mileage
14,266 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 54/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Seat has 27 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 14,266 miles. Very low annual mileage (2,360 mi/yr) raises questions about its use and potential for long periods of inactivity.

The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging 2,360 miles per year, with a significant drop from 47,069 miles in Jan 2019 to 49,437 miles in Jan 2021, suggesting periods of inactivity or potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • Recurring DANGEROUS tyre failures (Jan 2020, Jan 2021) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Persistent CV boot advisories (Jan 2019, Jan 2021) escalated to MAJOR failures, suggesting poor maintenance.
  • Brake disc advisories (Jan 2020, Jan 2021) and exhaust advisories (Jan 2020, Jan 2021) show a pattern of deferred repairs.
  • Very low annual mileage (2,360 mi/yr) is highly unusual and warrants investigation for its history.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until January 2027 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • No major structural failures or dangerous defects are present in the recent MOT history.
  • Consistent retest passes after failures demonstrate the owner's ability to address issues.
  • Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2022) indicates a strong safety record for its age.

Mileage history

Dec 2006: 14,266 mi PASSJan 2008: 17,228 mi PASSJan 2009: 19,523 mi PASSJan 2010: 22,084 mi FAILJan 2010: 22,084 mi PASSJan 2011: 25,461 mi PASSJan 2012: 28,593 mi PASSJan 2013: 31,986 mi PASSJan 2014: 35,515 mi PASSJan 2015: 38,759 mi PASSJan 2016: 41,744 mi FAILJan 2016: 41,744 mi PASSJan 2017: 43,784 mi PASSJan 2018: 45,418 mi FAILJan 2018: 45,418 mi PASSJan 2019: 47,069 mi PASSJan 2020: 48,640 mi PASSJan 2021: 49,436 mi FAILJan 2021: 49,437 mi PASSJan 2022: 50,835 mi PASSJan 2023: 51,373 mi FAILJan 2023: 51,373 mi PASSJan 2024: 51,952 mi PASSJan 2025: 53,080 mi FAILJan 2025: 53,080 mi PASSJan 2026: 54,418 mi FAILJan 2026: 54,418 mi PASS54k34k14kDec 2006Jan 2026

MOT test history — 20/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2006 PASS 14,266 mi None recorded
Jan 2008 PASS 17,228 mi None recorded
Jan 2009 PASS 19,523 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2010 FAIL 22,084 mi
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2010 PASS 22,084 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2011 PASS 25,461 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jan 2012 PASS 28,593 mi
USER ENTERED revs lights not working
USER ENTERED long hand brake
Jan 2013 PASS 31,986 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
USER ENTERED both rear tyres perishing slightly
Jan 2014 PASS 35,515 mi None recorded
Jan 2015 PASS 38,759 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 FAIL 41,744 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Both rear tyres slightly perished
Jan 2016 PASS 41,744 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
ADVISORY Both rear tyres slightly perished
Jan 2017 PASS 43,784 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY rear bump stops deteriated
Jan 2018 FAIL 45,418 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre perished
Jan 2018 PASS 45,418 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Jan 2019 PASS 47,069 mi
MINOR Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer cv boots have a small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Jan 2020 PASS 48,640 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorating, both front outer
Jan 2021 FAIL 49,436 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside front side light dull
Jan 2021 PASS 49,437 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2022 PASS 50,835 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating slightly
Jan 2023 FAIL 51,373 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating slightly
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Jan 2023 PASS 51,373 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating slightly
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 51,952 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating slightly
Jan 2025 FAIL 53,080 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Jan 2025 PASS 53,080 mi None recorded
Jan 2026 FAIL 54,418 mi
ADVISORY Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Jan 2026 PASS 54,418 mi
ADVISORY Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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