BJ03 FNY

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
BLUE
Engine
1390 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 29 October 2016
Last recorded mileage
35,120 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 35,120 miles. The vehicle's age and recurring issues make it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage decreased by 11,063 miles between Oct 2013 (97,897 mi) and Oct 2014 (86,834 mi), a clear red flag for potential odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Oct 2013 (97,897 mi) and Oct 2014 (86,834 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
  • Mileage decreased by 11,063 miles between Oct 2013 (97,897 mi) and Oct 2014 (86,834 mi).
  • Four major failures recorded across brakes, lights, suspension, and emissions systems.
  • Not valid MOT since 2016-10-29, indicating no current roadworthiness certification.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • No specific green flags identified in the MOT history for this 2003 SEAT.
  • The vehicle has a consistent annual mileage of approximately 7,450 miles/year.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2022) suggests good inherent safety features.

Mileage history

Jun 2006: 35,120 mi PASSOct 2006: 38,075 mi PASSSep 2007: 44,604 mi PASSSep 2008: 51,030 mi PASSSep 2009: 57,748 mi PASSSep 2010: 67,904 mi PASSSep 2011: 83,288 mi FAILOct 2011: 83,288 mi PASSSep 2012: 91,106 mi PASSOct 2013: 97,897 mi FAILOct 2013: 97,897 mi PASSOct 2014: 86,834 mi FAILOct 2014: 86,834 mi PASSOct 2015: 95,622 mi FAILOct 2015: 95,634 mi PASS98k67k35kJun 2006Oct 2015

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2006 PASS 35,120 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oct 2006 PASS 38,075 mi None recorded
Sep 2007 PASS 44,604 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Sep 2008 PASS 51,030 mi
ADVISORY Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2009 PASS 57,748 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 67,904 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 FAIL 83,288 mi
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2011 PASS 83,288 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2012 PASS 91,106 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 FAIL 97,897 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Oct 2013 PASS 97,897 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 FAIL 86,834 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED n/s/f strut top mount sticking slightly
USER ENTERED o/s/f suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated
USER ENTERED o/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracked
USER ENTERED front brake discs slightly pitted/scored
Oct 2014 PASS 86,834 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED n/s/f strut top mount sticking slightly
USER ENTERED o/s/f suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated
USER ENTERED o/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracked
USER ENTERED front brake discs slightly pitted/scored
Oct 2015 FAIL 95,622 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Oct 2015 PASS 95,634 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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