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BU03 EGE

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,249 mi
Last recorded56,249 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 EGE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 56,249 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 55,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 53,742 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 52,591 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 51,222 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 48,226 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 48,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 46,443 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 43,855 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,739 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,451 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 38,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,098 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,572 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 34,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 32,510 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,890 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 29,890 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,583 miles

Coolant low

Front brake discs have slight surface corrosion.

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 24,140 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 19,108 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,272 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 14,234 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 10,945 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,027 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 6,921 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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BU03 EGE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BU03 EGE, 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

How do I check the history of BU03 EGE?

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What year was BU03 EGE registered?

BU03 EGE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BU03 EGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 EGE shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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