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BU03 WPY

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

65,476 mi
Last recorded65,476 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,476 miles

185/55/14 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

Fail 4 Mar 2015 65,476 miles

185/55/14 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,329 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 61,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 57,561 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,810 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,806 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 48,806 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,765 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,396 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 27,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 18,344 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 3,391 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 3,200 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 WPY 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 WPY, 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 WPY registered?

BU03 WPY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is BU03 WPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 WPY 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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