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PX03 BVV

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,253 mi
Last recorded77,253 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 BVV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 77,253 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box is also corroded around pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All seats folded at time of test ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MID SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 69,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MID SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 66,952 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Apr 2021 64,085 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At tail pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 60,815 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 54,698 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Apr 2018 50,349 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,488 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 45,488 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 41,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 38,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,099 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,887 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,222 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,955 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,634 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,421 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,869 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,100 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 13,881 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 11,339 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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PX03 BVV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PX03 BVV, 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 BVV registered?

PX03 BVV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for PX03 BVV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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