MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Fronts Deteriorated/Frayed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible Section Broken (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Front Metal Mount (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Reduced Light Output
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Front and Rear Silencer Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Front Metal Mount and Flexible Section Broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Fronts Mounted On Suspension Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Rears Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine Sump Pan Rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn on Inner Edges/Treads (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside number plate light dull
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside number plate light dull
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Braking system leaking brake servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre exhaust silencer and pipes deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.185/55r14
Rear exhaust heat shield loose but secure
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre exhaust silencer and pipes deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.185/55r14
Rear exhaust heat shield loose but secure
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts, on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55 14 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts, on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
** Offside front (185/55 14) tyre on legal limit **
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
** Offside front (185/55 14) tyre on legal limit **
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nail in o/s rear tyre
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
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BU53 BZO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 BZO, 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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BU53 BZO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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