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FR03 BBJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,856 mi
Last recorded85,856 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 BBJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 85,856 miles

O/S/F road wheel steel but tyre same size as N/S/F alloy

Fail 31 Aug 2017 85,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,493 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensated (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 78,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top mount/bearing (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensated (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,369 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,428 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,608 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,347 miles

osr tyre tread slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 46,833 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 43,452 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 39,469 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,469 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,243 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 35,243 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,917 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 29,129 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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FR03 BBJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FR03 BBJ, 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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FR03 BBJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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