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AD03 FWW

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,701 mi
Last recorded73,701 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FWW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,701 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre has major sidewall repair

Fail 29 Jun 2015 73,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre has major sidewall repair

Pass 13 May 2014 69,825 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 69,825 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 62,284 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 62,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 53,808 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,797 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,439 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,941 miles

Rear tyres are cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,225 miles

rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,479 miles

All tyres have surface cracks

Nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,226 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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AD03 FWW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AD03 FWW, 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 AD03 FWW registered?

AD03 FWW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is AD03 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 FWW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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