MOT Status
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55,680 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
various corrosion under vehicle
Offside Front TYRE IS WEARING UNEVEN AND PERISHED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED
Offside Front TYRE IS WEARING UNEVEN AND PERISHED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN
Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED
VARIOUS OIL LEAKS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN
Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED
VARIOUS OIL LEAKS
EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING
Offside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING
Nearside Front TYRE IS BADLY WORN ON THE EDGES
Nearside Front TYRE IS WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT
Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT
Offside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 and has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
Front Lower SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED
Nearside Front BRAKE SLOWER TO RELEASE
Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT
Nearside SILL LIP IS DAMAGED
OIL LEAK
Offside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED
N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
O/S REAR FOOT BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
O/S REAR FOOT BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Slight play in lower column bush/bearing.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
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AU53 BVO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 BVO, 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 BVO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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