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BU53 WWF

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,364 mi
Last recorded112,364 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 WWF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 112,364 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 112,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 111,030 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 25 Jul 2015 111,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 22 Aug 2014 96,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,191 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 81,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,897 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,598 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,481 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 42,117 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,904 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WWF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WWF, 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 WWF registered?

BU53 WWF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is BU53 WWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 WWF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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