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AU53 BWB

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,159 mi
Last recorded88,159 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BWB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 88,159 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 88,158 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 85,385 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 85,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,921 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 78,490 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 77,834 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres worn and cracked.

Pass 18 Apr 2014 74,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2014 74,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,616 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,890 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 52,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,810 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,305 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,767 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 35,726 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 23,550 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 19,062 miles

exhaust rusty in places

n/s rear bump stop broken o/s rear about to break

small stone chip in front screen

Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,962 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 BWB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BWB, 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 BWB registered?

AU53 BWB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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