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AU53 BHA

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

61,500 mi
Last recorded61,500 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BHA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 61,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 60,122 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 60,122 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 58,980 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 58,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 57,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 56,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover broken away (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover broken away (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 56,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover broken away (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover broken away (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 55,198 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 55,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 53,989 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing

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

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

Rear shock top casings detached

Fail 30 Aug 2019 53,988 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing

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

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

Rear shock top casings detached

Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,110 miles

nearside and offside front antiroll bar links bushes have sight play

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing and sight play

offside front tyre is on 3mm tread

Pass 29 Aug 2017 49,543 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,871 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,392 miles

off side and near side rear shock dust covers slight damage

slight play near side front antie roll bar link bushes

Pass 30 Aug 2014 42,992 miles

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing sightly

nearside and offside rear tyres have a nail in them

Fail 30 Aug 2014 42,992 miles

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

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing sightly

nearside and offside rear tyres have a nail in them

Fail 27 Aug 2013 41,382 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,382 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 37,005 miles

engine management light is on

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Oct 2011 35,088 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 31,916 miles

both front brake discs have surface corrosion

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,046 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,551 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,406 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,072 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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AU53 BHA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AU53 BHA, 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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AU53 BHA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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