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AU03 BCZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,947 mi
Last recorded46,947 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BCZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 46,947 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 46,945 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 36,459 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 26,955 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 23,717 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 18,414 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 11,802 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 7,061 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 7,022 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 6,926 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 6,026 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 5,009 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 BCZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU03 BCZ registered?

AU03 BCZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AU03 BCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 BCZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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