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BU03 LPV

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,174 mi
Last recorded90,174 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LPV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 90,174 miles

Emissions - Exhaust C0 reading minimum requirements only just met

Emissions - Exhaust lambda reading minimum requirements only just met

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 90,174 miles

Emissions - Exhaust C0 reading minimum requirements only just met

Emissions - Exhaust lambda reading minimum requirements only just met

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,856 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 64,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 51,936 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 51,933 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 49,189 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 45,518 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,219 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 43,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 43,363 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 42,295 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,819 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,410 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,134 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 30,134 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 24,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,804 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,962 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,940 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 11,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 9,041 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 LPV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LPV, 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 LPV registered?

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

Is BU03 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 LPV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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