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BU53 BYJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,176 mi
Last recorded53,176 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 BYJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 53,176 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 53,176 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 47,527 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 41,956 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 30 Dec 2010 36,284 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 29,459 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 23,051 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 23,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,964 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 13,809 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 BYJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU53 BYJ, 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 BU53 BYJ registered?

BU53 BYJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BU53 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 BYJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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