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AU03 BJZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,295 mi
Last recorded63,295 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BJZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 63,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rearbox join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust centre sleeve corroded/cracked/thin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,723 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply to and from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply to and from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 55,040 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 22 Jun 2017 55,040 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,978 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,956 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s screen damaged outside swept area

Pass 22 Mar 2014 44,142 miles

Front discs slightly corroded and pitted.

Rear bump stops broken

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,799 miles

Damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,097 miles

Engine man. light is on.

Nearside front brake disc is pitted.

Rear bumpstops are broken.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,601 miles

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

rear bump stops broken

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,675 miles

Rear bump stops broken

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 31,996 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,880 miles

brake discs braking up (boarder line)

exhaust rusty in places

stone chip in front screen

Fail 22 Mar 2007 22,622 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

front brake discs inner faces pitted and braking up

front screen chipped

front tyres wearing low on edges of tread

o/s rear bump stop broken

Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,622 miles

front brake discs inner faces pitted and braking up

front screen chipped

front tyres wearing low on edges of tread

o/s rear bump stop broken

Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,890 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 BJZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJZ, 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 BJZ registered?

AU03 BJZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AU03 BJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 BJZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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