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BU03 LNE

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,142 mi
Last recorded114,142 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LNE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 114,142 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 114,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 90,418 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,590 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 53,791 miles

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

both front lower arms rear bushes started to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,900 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 46,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 38,751 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 31,157 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 23,642 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wear on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2007 15,139 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 15,139 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 12,081 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 12,081 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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 LNE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU03 LNE, 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

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What year was BU03 LNE registered?

BU03 LNE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is BU03 LNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 LNE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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