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BU03 VFL

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,346 mi
Last recorded89,346 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VFL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 89,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2021 89,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,557 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 76,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 72,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 65,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 65,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 58,996 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,908 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 51,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords weathered cracks in tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,902 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,305 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,923 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 35,010 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 31,601 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 28,254 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 May 2010 28,254 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 24,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 24,909 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,636 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 18,305 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 13,559 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 VFL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

BU03 VFL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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