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AU03 BCX

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,514 mi
Last recorded78,514 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BCX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 78,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 67,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres perished

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Aug 2016 60,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,802 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,904 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

the nearside rear tyre has a cut on the inner side wall

Fail 27 Aug 2014 43,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

the nearside rear tyre has a cut on the inner side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres are cracked and perished

the nearside front tyre has a deep cut on the inner side wall

Fail 26 Sep 2013 41,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

the nearside front tyre has a deep cut on the inner side wall

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,202 miles

all four tyres are perished

the centre exhaust section is heavily corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 32,949 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2010 28,881 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 25,669 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,640 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 18,316 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 15,350 miles

both front inner brake discs ,surface pitted

both rear bump stopes broken

Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,651 miles

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

exhaust rusty in places

nail in n/s/front tyre and tyre starting to wear low on edge

o/s/door mirror slightly damaged (trim)

rear bump stops broken

servo pipe starting to crack

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 BCX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BCX, 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 BCX registered?

AU03 BCX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is AU03 BCX safe to buy?

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