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AU03 BUP

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

104,887 mi
Last recorded104,887 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BUP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 104,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

1 brake pipe on load valve corroded

engine MIL lamp on

exhaust blow around temp repair on front pipe

nsf door mirror glass cracked

nsr brake pipe corroded

os front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Pass 26 Mar 2025 96,662 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi and nearside rear corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi repairs covered in tin foil (6.1.2 (a))

MIL illuminated (pre July 2003)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer/end of sill corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 27 Mar 2024 88,018 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both load valve to rear flexis and nearside rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL illuminated

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

Handbrake near end of travel

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

repairs to exhaust covered in tin foil

Pass 1 Apr 2023 79,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 79,118 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SLEEVE CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 71,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes oxidizing

exhaust corroding

Fail 2 Apr 2022 71,302 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes oxidizing

exhaust corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2022 71,295 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes oxidizing

Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,023 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 71,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 70,951 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

mil light on

Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 62,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 55,744 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,076 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 38,505 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,692 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 346,898 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 31,875 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 25,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,795 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,909 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,155 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 15,694 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 11,939 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 10,012 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 6,739 miles

rear number plate worn slightly

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 BUP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BUP, 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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AU03 BUP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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