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AD03 FXF

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,014 mi
Last recorded64,014 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FXF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 64,014 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 64,014 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant below minimum

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil level below minimum

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,968 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The front brake discs are very deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2017 60,209 miles

Front brake discs very corroded

Gearbox oil leak

The o/s lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

Vehicle misfires but passed the emissions test

Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,189 miles

Lower suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2016 57,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Lower suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,575 miles

20mm cut in the n/s/r tyre

Exhaust deteriorated

The lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

The n/s/f tyre is worn/deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2015 52,468 miles

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

20mm cut in the n/s/r tyre

Exhaust deteriorated

The lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

The n/s/f tyre is worn/deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,328 miles

the n/s/r tyre is wearing out of shape

Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,546 miles

n/s/r tyre cut

Fail 13 Sep 2013 42,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre cut

Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,115 miles

the n/s/r tyre is wearing out of shape

Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,348 miles

Service light on.

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2011 36,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service light on.

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,144 miles

the front brake discs and o/s pads are worn and deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,917 miles

the n/s/r tyre is cut and the front tyres are quite worn

Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,679 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

slight damage to n/s/f & n/s/r tyre sidewalls

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,801 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 12,125 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 FXF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FXF, 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 AD03 FXF registered?

AD03 FXF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is AD03 FXF safe to buy?

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