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PJ53 BFV

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,479 mi
Last recorded79,479 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 BFV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 79,479 miles

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

n/s/r tyre in a poor conditon

Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,557 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 76,557 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,396 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 66,210 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,532 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,017 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,241 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,594 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,886 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,118 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 32,118 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 22,092 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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PJ53 BFV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PJ53 BFV, 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 PJ53 BFV registered?

PJ53 BFV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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