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PX53 BUH

2003 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,667 mi
Last recorded68,667 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 BUH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 68,667 miles

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

Front brake pipes under bonnet slight corrosion

Front rear brake pipes / ferrules slight corrosion

Offside Front track rod end slight play

Fail 29 Dec 2017 68,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake pipes under bonnet slight corrosion

Front rear brake pipes / ferrules slight corrosion

Offside Front track rod end slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2016 67,060 miles

Front brakes only just meet requirements for imbalance

Pass 1 Nov 2015 65,977 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2015 65,926 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,521 miles

Exhaust(flex) is in poor condition

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 61,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust is in poor condition and slightly blowing - front flex and middle box.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,936 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 51,936 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

service light on.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,531 miles

Airbag MIL on

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,077 miles

windscreen cracked at mirror

Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,810 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,161 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 21,159 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,264 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,509 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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PX53 BUH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PX53 BUH, 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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PX53 BUH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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