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LX03 BFA

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,673 mi
Last recorded83,673 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 BFA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 83,673 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 82,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2025 82,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 81,396 miles

Alternator belt in poor condition

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 76,753 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 76,660 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 65,002 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 65,002 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn HEAVY inner edge - 185/55R14

Pass 4 Oct 2017 43,726 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 4 Oct 2017 43,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Oct 2016 30,865 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Oct 2016 30,865 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 14,271 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 14,271 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 7,196 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 7,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 7,180 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 7,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 7,023 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 5,896 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 2,589 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 BFA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LX03 BFA, 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 BFA registered?

LX03 BFA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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