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BK03 ZZJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,390 mi
Last recorded91,390 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 ZZJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 91,390 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output perforated film (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 91,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output perforated film (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 88,230 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ns and os: slightly (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output styling mesh fitted to both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ns and os (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Overall service brake efficiency only just met at 56% It would appear that the REAR braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear Readings: 50 / 50 KgF

Park brake feels rough whilst being operated. function not impaired at time of inspection

Rear BOTH shock dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Road wheel slightly damaged all front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to some underbody components

engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

latest Emissions test result printout attached

oil leak: gearbox area

Fail 1 May 2018 88,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits SEE PRINTOUT ATTACHED (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right BOTH ns and os (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ns and os: slightly (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output styling mesh fitted to both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ns and os (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Overall service brake efficiency only just met at 56% It would appear that the REAR braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear Readings: 50 / 50 KgF

Park brake feels rough whilst being operated. function not impaired at time of inspection

Rear BOTH shock dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Road wheel slightly damaged all front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to some underbody components

engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

oil leak: gearbox area

Pass 23 May 2017 85,843 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 83,139 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,747 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,596 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,749 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 66,088 miles

engine man light on, vehicle running rough.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 66,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine man light on, vehicle running rough.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 62,235 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 55,600 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 55,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,700 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

sidewall damage o/s/f and n/s/f tyres

Fail 23 Jul 2008 42,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

sidewall damage o/s/f and n/s/f tyres

Pass 23 Jul 2007 33,647 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,867 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 20,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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BK03 ZZJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK03 ZZJ, 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 BK03 ZZJ registered?

BK03 ZZJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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