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BU53 BYH

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,753 mi
Last recorded83,753 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 BYH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,753 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,943 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,121 miles

both rear shock absorbers deteriorating

windscreen chip inside zone A not in view of driver

Fail 21 Oct 2014 72,121 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear shock absorbers deteriorating

windscreen chip inside zone A not in view of driver

Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,025 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 64,148 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 11 Jul 2011 57,744 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 50,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 50,302 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,289 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 36,596 miles

O/S Wiper blade split

Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,935 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,080 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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BU53 BYH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU53 BYH, 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 BU53 BYH registered?

BU53 BYH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is BU53 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 BYH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU53 BYH have outstanding finance?

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