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BU03 FPG

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,476 mi
Last recorded59,476 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 FPG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 59,476 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 58,100 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhaust blow

Fail 8 Mar 2019 58,098 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhaust blow

Pass 15 Mar 2018 56,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2018 56,614 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 54,827 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,750 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 50,693 miles

F/tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,264 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,072 miles

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

o/s headlight slightly loose

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,478 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,679 miles

front tyres inner sidewalls cracking

hazard switch worn

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,296 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,365 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,821 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,758 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,888 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 FPG is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FPG, 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 BU03 FPG registered?

BU03 FPG is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is BU03 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 FPG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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