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R3 BET

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,788 mi
Last recorded92,788 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 BET
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 92,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 88,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 81,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip just out of a zone more center of screen 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp beam just within spec for clarity with beam setter

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge strong advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 76,299 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 71,431 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 71,431 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 66,979 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 60,559 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,847 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 54,839 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 52,092 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,606 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,457 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front exhaust bracket broken / Disconnected.

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 43,426 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

EML on.

Front brake discs corroded

Front exhaust bracket broken / Disconnected.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,074 miles

light corrosion on centre exhust clamps

Fail 11 Jun 2013 38,074 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light corrosion on centre exhust clamps

Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,020 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,698 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 19,395 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 16,032 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 16,032 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 13,710 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise.

Pass 23 May 2008 13,710 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise.

Pass 29 May 2007 10,935 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 10,932 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R3 BET is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R3 BET, 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 R3 BET registered?

R3 BET is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is R3 BET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 BET shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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