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AU53 BVM

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,855 mi
Last recorded78,855 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BVM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 78,855 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 78,812 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 78,292 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 78,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 76,772 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 70,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 70,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Link bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,284 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,887 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 58,887 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

all 4 tyres close to limits

Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,471 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,488 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 35,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 35,704 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Nov 2010 30,696 miles

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)

exhaust clamp missing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 27,022 miles

rear no plate detteriated

Pass 8 Nov 2008 24,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear no plte deteriated

Pass 31 Oct 2007 21,499 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 14,511 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 BVM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVM, 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 BVM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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