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PX03 BVR

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,524 mi
Last recorded101,524 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 BVR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 101,524 miles

engine light illuminated

Fail 3 Apr 2018 101,524 miles

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

engine light illuminated

Pass 1 Apr 2017 89,013 miles

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

engine light illuminated

n/s/r tyre worn low

rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,521 miles

engine light illuminated

n/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease and very poor condition

o/s/r seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 28 Mar 2015 58,974 miles

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

both front tyres outer edges worn very low

Pass 28 Mar 2015 58,974 miles

both front tyres outer edges worn very low

Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,511 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 47,414 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 36,144 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 36,144 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,849 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,459 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,013 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 26,013 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,558 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,941 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2007 10,213 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn to limit

o/s rear seat belt stalk cover incomplete

Pass 8 Mar 2006 7,288 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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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PX03 BVR is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PX03 BVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX03 BVR registered?

PX03 BVR is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is PX03 BVR safe to buy?

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