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BJ03 FXZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,167 mi
Last recorded75,167 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 FXZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,167 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 72,948 miles

Both rear bump stops on rear shock absorbers have deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2018 69,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumpstop perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumpstop perished

Pass 7 Oct 2017 67,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear bumpstop perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,976 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 62,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 14 May 2014 62,455 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 58,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 58,822 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 May 2012 53,620 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 53,620 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber top dust covers insecure

Pass 18 May 2011 46,911 miles

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

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

discs slightly pitted

rear tyres have tread seperation and perished

Fail 18 May 2011 46,911 miles

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

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

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

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

discs slightly pitted

rear tyres have tread seperation and perished

Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,379 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,335 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,678 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,426 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 FXZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FXZ, 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 FXZ registered?

BJ03 FXZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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