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AU53 BJV

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,584 mi
Last recorded93,584 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BJV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 93,584 miles

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

Front bumper has slight damage

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

axle beam rusty

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,292 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,212 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

nearside front tyre has wear to the inner edge

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

offside front suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating

Fail 27 Oct 2016 84,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

nearside front tyre has wear to the inner edge

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

offside front suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,029 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside fronts (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Nov 2015 83,016 miles

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

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

Braking system leaking offside rear brake pipe corroded and leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside fronts (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2014 82,926 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside headlight has water ingress beam image ok

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 82,221 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear light has water ingress

Pass 23 Nov 2012 79,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight handbrake travel

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,527 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 63,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,775 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,390 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front passenger seat stuck in upright position

offside front inner plastic wing damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2008 48,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front passenger seat stuck in upright position

offside front inner plastic wing damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,831 miles

crack in screen at top and stone chip in bottom of screen

exhaust rear box corroded and very thin

front tyres wearing very low and bald on edges (boarder line)

wipers smeary and o/s washer jet blocking

Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,635 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 24,631 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rusty in places

front tyres wearing low

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 BJV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AU53 BJV, 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 AU53 BJV registered?

AU53 BJV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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