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BU03 VDV

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,099 mi
Last recorded47,099 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VDV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 47,099 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,303 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 41,301 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,438 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,457 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,364 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,629 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 15 Apr 2008 21,000 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,106 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,411 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 VDV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV?

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What year was BU03 VDV registered?

BU03 VDV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is BU03 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 VDV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU03 VDV have outstanding finance?

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