MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Drivers door hinge worn advise replacing ASAP
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Both rear tyres deteriorated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall
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
Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge
n/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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