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BU03 LPN

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,230 mi
Last recorded88,230 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LPN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 88,230 miles

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

exhaust clamp is broken

Pass 25 Nov 2014 87,561 miles

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

engine management light is on

nearside front tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,465 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 75,059 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 63,786 miles

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

gear box oil leak

rear discs rusty

Fail 3 May 2011 63,786 miles

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

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

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

gear box oil leak

rear discs rusty

Pass 10 May 2010 52,176 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 51,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2009 40,465 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 40,465 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,502 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 33,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

FRONT TYRE PRESSURES

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,705 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,407 miles

front brake discs lipped and rusty

rear discs rusty

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 LPN is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 LPN, 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 LPN registered?

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

Is BU03 LPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 LPN 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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