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AU53 BWV

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

57,588 mi
Last recorded57,588 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BWV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 57,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 55,446 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak front exhaust flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Lower general corrosion to all suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 53,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside handbrake slightly lower reading

Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,736 miles

Exhaust centre clamp corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 50,549 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 49,960 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 48,945 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in several clips (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch /or self adjusting cable very worn

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

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

exhaust system very corroded especiall clamps around centre joining section... but not blowing.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 46,426 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 44,972 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 43,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Feb 2014 43,686 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,273 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,292 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,129 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,043 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,133 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2008 30,069 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,567 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 BWV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BWV, 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 BWV registered?

AU53 BWV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is AU53 BWV safe to buy?

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