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BU03 VEX

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,157 mi
Last recorded111,157 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VEX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 111,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 106,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 93,572 miles

Nearside Rear side wall cut

Offside Front door hinges worn

Fail 12 Oct 2015 93,559 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear side wall cut

Offside Front door hinges worn

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,568 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 27 Aug 2014 81,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 19 Sep 2013 79,064 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag mil lamp on

Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,947 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 70,818 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,927 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle has been modified and lowered and close to maximum suspension travel

Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,173 miles

all suspension modified

front pads appear very low

Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,978 miles

vehicle been lowered

Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,938 miles

Front Wipers starting to split on ends

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,630 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,913 miles

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

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 VEX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

BU03 VEX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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