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AU53 BVO

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

55,680 mi
Last recorded55,680 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BVO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 55,680 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 54,880 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 52,146 miles

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

various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2022 51,971 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 51,114 miles

Offside Front TYRE IS WEARING UNEVEN AND PERISHED

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

Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED

Fail 3 Sep 2021 51,114 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 50,245 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Fail 3 Sep 2020 50,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 48,766 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING

Offside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 48,763 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 46,507 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 46,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 44,161 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,600 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 41,600 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 39,519 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 39,519 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,890 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 38,890 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,164 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,443 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 33,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,128 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,377 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,973 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,118 miles

Slight play in lower column bush/bearing.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 10,540 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 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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