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BJ03 FVF

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,142 mi
Last recorded87,142 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 FVF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,142 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 81,801 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 81,801 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,745 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower fronts (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Oct 2014 59,990 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,990 miles

rear brakes noisy

Fail 18 Nov 2013 58,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 58,810 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 57,582 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,014 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 55,014 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,803 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,226 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,498 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,137 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 33,801 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 FVF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVF, 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

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What year was BJ03 FVF registered?

BJ03 FVF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is BJ03 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 FVF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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