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BJ03 ACU

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,837 mi
Last recorded62,837 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ACU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,837 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,949 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 51,847 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 48,279 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,464 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,302 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,192 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

horn push not working left and bottom

Fail 14 Apr 2009 31,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

horn push not working left and bottom

Pass 15 Apr 2008 22,735 miles

nearside front tyre holds inner & outer shoulder wear

Pass 11 Apr 2007 15,268 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 8,867 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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BJ03 ACU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BJ03 ACU, 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 BJ03 ACU registered?

BJ03 ACU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is BJ03 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 ACU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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