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LX03 BHA

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,046 mi
Last recorded79,046 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 BHA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,046 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 79,046 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 73,869 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 64,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly fogged (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 64,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly fogged (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 56,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has heavy perishing cracks/strong advise

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Offside Rear Tyre has heavy perishing cracks/strong advise

Rear exhaust silencer has heavier corrosion

Slight damage n/s sill panel

Fail 7 Nov 2017 56,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has heavy perishing cracks/strong advise

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Offside Rear Tyre has heavy perishing cracks/strong advise

Rear exhaust silencer has heavier corrosion

Slight damage n/s sill panel

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 53,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Tyre deteriorating

Fail 8 Nov 2016 53,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Tyre deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2015 51,623 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 48,189 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 43,237 miles

1 OSR SIDE LIGHTS IS NOT WORKING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,230 miles

THERE MAY BE A WATER LEAK FROM THE NS ON THE ENGINE

Fail 20 Oct 2012 39,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

THE CENTRE STOP LIGHT IS NOT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP

THE EPC TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

THERE MAY BE A WATER LEAK FROM THE NS ON THE ENGINE

Pass 18 May 2011 38,432 miles

Added 1l of engine oil to get oil into level marks

Fail 18 May 2011 38,432 miles

Added 1l of engine oil to get oil into level marks

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 35,214 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection,advise handbrake adjustment.

Alloy wheels marked.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Fail 15 May 2010 35,214 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection,advise handbrake adjustment.

Alloy wheels marked.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Fail 11 May 2009 31,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 31,477 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 29,427 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 29,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 24,930 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 20,753 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 BHA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LX03 BHA, 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 BHA registered?

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

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