BU03 WRJ

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 14 June 2017
Last recorded mileage
44,376 mi

AI verdict AVOID 43/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 44,376 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The vehicle shows high usage at 12,177 miles/year, with a significant 2009 service gap and inconsistent annual mileage readings.

Things to check

  • Six major MOT failures across 16 tests, indicating persistent and recurring mechanical issues.
  • Brake system failures and advisories are a recurring pattern, suggesting chronic neglect.
  • Lighting system failures and advisories are also a recurring pattern, indicating chronic neglect.
  • The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating a strong safety record for its age.
  • The car has a consistent, high annual mileage, suggesting regular use and potential reliability in certain conditions.
  • The vehicle has a long, unbroken MOT history, providing a complete picture of its past mechanical performance.

Mileage history

Jun 2006: 44,376 mi PASSJul 2007: 57,404 mi PASSNov 2008: 75,250 mi FAILNov 2008: 75,250 mi PASSMay 2010: 93,870 mi FAILMay 2010: 93,871 mi PASSJun 2011: 107,262 mi FAILJun 2011: 107,262 mi PASSJun 2012: 121,369 mi FAILJun 2012: 121,369 mi PASSMay 2013: 131,839 mi PASSJun 2014: 143,640 mi FAILJun 2014: 143,640 mi PASSJun 2015: 155,256 mi PASSJun 2016: 163,769 mi FAILJun 2016: 163,875 mi PASS164k104k44kJun 2006Jun 2016

MOT test history — 10/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2006 PASS 44,376 mi None recorded
Jul 2007 PASS 57,404 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2008 FAIL 75,250 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2008 PASS 75,250 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2010 FAIL 93,870 mi
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
May 2010 PASS 93,871 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Jun 2011 FAIL 107,262 mi
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Jun 2011 PASS 107,262 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 FAIL 121,369 mi
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2012 PASS 121,369 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2013 PASS 131,839 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2014 FAIL 143,640 mi
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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 Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jun 2014 PASS 143,640 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 Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jun 2015 PASS 155,256 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED front tyres deteriorated
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre deteriorated
Jun 2016 FAIL 163,769 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Jun 2016 PASS 163,875 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Underbody corrosion

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU03 WRJ, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.