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LX03 BDE

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,613 mi
Last recorded75,613 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 BDE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 75,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine warning light on.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,831 miles

engine warning light on.

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 60,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

engine warning light on.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 60,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

engine warning light on.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,001 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light on.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 56,950 miles

Centre Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure sump area, wires fouling offside driveshaft. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

engine warning light on.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 52,142 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 52,123 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine Warning Light On

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,664 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,255 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 10,168 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 10,168 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 7,983 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 6,868 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 6,503 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 5,972 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 5,247 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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LX03 BDE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX03 BDE, 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 LX03 BDE registered?

LX03 BDE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LX03 BDE safe to buy?

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