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LX03 BFN

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,477 mi
Last recorded140,477 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 BFN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 140,477 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 130,022 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 114,483 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 98,843 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

offside rear tyre worn irregularly on inside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 83,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,842 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 51,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,222 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,022 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 18,971 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 15,528 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 BFN is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BFN, 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 BFN registered?

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

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The MOT history for LX03 BFN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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