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PX03 FBU

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,696 mi
Last recorded103,696 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 FBU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 103,696 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,595 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 76,595 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

os inner drive shaft cv boot split

Fail 15 Mar 2013 70,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,287 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,618 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 62,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,008 miles

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

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 7 Mar 2011 57,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,561 miles

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,556 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,713 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,901 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 26,901 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,330 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,330 miles

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

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

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 FBU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,422cc diesel 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 FBU, 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 PX03 FBU registered?

PX03 FBU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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