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LJ03 BFU

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,437 mi
Last recorded55,437 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 BFU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2021 55,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 52,833 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 51,951 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,369 miles

Front brake discs deteriated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 49,369 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs deteriated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 46,135 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 46,135 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 46,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2016 41,749 miles

N/S REAR TYRE CASTALATTED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 41,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/S REAR TYRE CASTALATTED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 37,614 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brake fluctuating, but not excessively

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,775 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre has damaged to its outer wall but no cords visable (replacement advised)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,824 miles

front/ rear number plates starting to discolour

offside outer sill panel slight damage

rear exhaust starting to rust and slight leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,581 miles

nearside outer sill panel slight damage

rear exhaust starting to rust and slight leak

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,600 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside outer sill panel slight damage

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,993 miles

outer sills slight damage

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,765 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 15,065 miles

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

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,347 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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LJ03 BFU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ03 BFU, 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 LJ03 BFU registered?

LJ03 BFU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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