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BG53 LZU

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,437 mi
Last recorded56,437 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LZU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 56,437 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 45,477 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 41,132 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 39,408 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 37,629 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 36,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 35,094 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 33,671 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 32,598 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 31,729 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2014 30,573 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 30,537 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 29,883 miles

Exhaust blow from manifold.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 26,348 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 23,556 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 20,888 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 18,113 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 15,303 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 12,390 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,371 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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BG53 LZU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BG53 LZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG53 LZU?

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What year was BG53 LZU registered?

BG53 LZU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is BG53 LZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 LZU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG53 LZU have outstanding finance?

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