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AD03 WMT

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,350 mi
Last recorded92,350 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WMT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 92,350 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres surface cracks

eng man light on

Pass 7 Jun 2014 84,249 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 81,406 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 81,406 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 74,184 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box weak and corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,184 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box weak and corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,634 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 66,634 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,597 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 60,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

oil leak (g/box)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 52,830 miles

brake servo pipe holed

front tyres worn on edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 5 Jun 2009 52,830 miles

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake servo pipe holed

front tyres worn on edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 7 Jun 2008 44,187 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 44,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,269 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 36,269 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 25,114 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 25,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 WMT is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AD03 WMT, 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 WMT registered?

AD03 WMT is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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