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BU53 FHJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,068 mi
Last recorded27,068 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 FHJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 27,068 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 27,068 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 24,978 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 24,978 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 19,508 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 14,093 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 11,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking around outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking around outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 10,606 miles

Offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 10,606 miles

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

Offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 9,049 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 9,011 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 9,006 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 8,992 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 8,970 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 8,942 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 8,942 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 8,931 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 8,818 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,265 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 5,356 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 4,061 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 FHJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

BU53 FHJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is BU53 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 FHJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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