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FG03 BZF

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,102 mi
Last recorded53,102 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 BZF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 53,102 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 53,046 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 47,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 43,343 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 43,000 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 42,457 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 41,931 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 41,450 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 40,907 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 40,317 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 39,652 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,735 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,736 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 36,589 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 35,479 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,120 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 32,747 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 32,747 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 31,424 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 30,144 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 28,423 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 24,117 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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FG03 BZF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FG03 BZF, 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 FG03 BZF registered?

FG03 BZF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FG03 BZF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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