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AE03 HZD

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,402 mi
Last recorded147,402 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HZD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 147,402 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 138,387 miles

wheel bearing becoming noisy but no play

Fail 27 Mar 2015 138,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

wheel bearing becoming noisy but no play

Pass 4 Apr 2014 131,834 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 126,313 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight knocking strg rack area

Pass 15 Apr 2013 126,313 miles

slight knocking strg rack area

Pass 24 Mar 2012 119,646 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 111,729 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 111,724 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 102,765 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 95,974 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 95,971 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 85,114 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 66,356 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 66,356 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 60,774 miles

Possible fuel leak from tank area clean off would advise checking in a few days

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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AE03 HZD is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,422cc diesel 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 AE03 HZD, 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

How do I check the history of AE03 HZD?

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What year was AE03 HZD registered?

AE03 HZD is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is AE03 HZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 HZD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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