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BU03 WSY

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,843 mi
Last recorded50,843 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 50,843 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both almost cords edges (185/55R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit lens missing/broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing, also currently has wrong tyre size fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 50,797 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both almost cords edges (185/55R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit lens missing/broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing, also currently has wrong tyre size fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 47,218 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary and leave slines (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 47,216 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary and leave slines (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 42,080 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil residue under engine

Pass 4 Jul 2023 35,935 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2023 35,905 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 31,096 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 31,096 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 30,900 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 28,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 22,639 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 17,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,067 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,323 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,417 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 14,457 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,534 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,617 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,715 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,523 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 8,489 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 6,996 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 WSY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WSY, 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 WSY registered?

BU03 WSY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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