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FM53 BZP

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,694 mi
Last recorded100,694 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 BZP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 100,694 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 100,694 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 93,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick close to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @ 41% (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Feb 2016 83,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush unbonding (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush unbonding (2.4.F.3)

engine management light on at time of test

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 26 Jan 2015 66,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,777 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 54,334 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 49,318 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2011 42,852 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 36,828 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 31,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,234 miles

front pads worn low

Pass 18 May 2007 20,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre near legal limit and inner sidewall damage

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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FM53 BZP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM53 BZP, 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 FM53 BZP registered?

FM53 BZP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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