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AU03 BCE

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,639 mi
Last recorded53,639 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BCE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 53,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 46,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel has a clicking noise when spinning

front bumper has tape on

hand brake lever comes up high

Fail 28 Jul 2016 46,189 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel has a clicking noise when spinning

front bumper has tape on

hand brake lever comes up high

Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,874 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 39,850 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 31,495 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,495 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 22,462 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 22,266 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,778 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 19,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,499 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,087 miles

Damage to driver and passenger airbag areas

Drivers seat doesn't tip forwards

Front disks starting to rust

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,273 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,516 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 16,503 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,153 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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AU03 BCE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 AU03 BCE, 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 AU03 BCE registered?

AU03 BCE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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