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BJ03 FUA

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,552 mi
Last recorded104,552 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 FUA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2016 104,552 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats removed time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2016 91,895 miles

Brake servo retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed on abs wiring (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing all (5.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 82,299 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,061 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 74,061 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,268 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 58,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,073 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,126 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,512 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,637 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 21,811 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 16,876 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 FUA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FUA, 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 FUA registered?

BJ03 FUA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is BJ03 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 FUA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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