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BU03 FPZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,067 mi
Last recorded80,067 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 FPZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 80,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 69,192 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 62,321 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 60,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 58,998 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 56,134 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 56,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 53,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 48,779 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,187 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,164 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,854 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,313 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,965 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,106 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,787 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 13,738 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 FPZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FPZ, 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 FPZ?

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What year was BU03 FPZ registered?

BU03 FPZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is BU03 FPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 FPZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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