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BU53 FGZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

77,634 mi
Last recorded77,634 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 FGZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 77,634 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

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

Play in drivers door hinge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 77,073 miles

Play in drivers door hinge

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 76,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s/f door hinges very worn

Fail 27 Jan 2021 76,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s/f door hinges very worn

Pass 28 Jan 2020 75,846 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drivers door hinge worn advise replacing ASAP

Fail 28 Jan 2020 75,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drivers door hinge worn advise replacing ASAP

Pass 6 Feb 2019 73,729 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed BOTH FRONT DOOR HINGES ARE WORN, ADVISE REPLACED. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 73,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.230 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak REAR SILENCER BLOWN / LEAKING. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed BOTH FRONT DOOR HINGES ARE WORN, ADVISE REPLACED. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 70,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER CORRODED / SMALL LEAK. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN OFF ON INSIDE EDGE, CLOSE TO LIMIT. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 70,880 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.045+ (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT CAT SECTION LEAKING BADLY (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN OFF PIPE (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed WALL BADLY SPLIT (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER CORRODED / SMALL LEAK. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN OFF ON INSIDE EDGE, CLOSE TO LIMIT. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 65,469 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

hanger on front pipe broken/rear silencer deteriorated

offside number plate bulb deteriorated

wipers smear slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2017 65,442 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

hanger on front pipe broken/rear silencer deteriorated

offside number plate bulb deteriorated

wipers smear slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2016 59,623 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower arm ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

coolant level low

hanger on front pipe broken

items removed from drivers view

play in inner rack ends

rear silencer tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2016 59,623 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower arm ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

coolant level low

hanger on front pipe broken

items removed from drivers view

play in inner rack ends

rear silencer tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,610 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 6 Jan 2015 55,592 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,192 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2014 53,192 miles

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

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2013 51,558 miles

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

n/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,558 miles

n/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,878 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 45,875 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,747 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel bordering excessive

Fail 26 Sep 2009 37,861 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,861 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 36,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,781 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,224 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 35,223 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,037 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 27,034 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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 FGZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 FGZ, 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 FGZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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