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AU03 MXM

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,542 mi
Last recorded112,542 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 MXM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 112,542 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

advise offside front wing is corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 110,248 miles

DRIVERS DOOR HINGE WORN.

DRIVERS SIDE WING EDGE CORRODED.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS IN SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 110,248 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

DRIVERS DOOR HINGE WORN.

DRIVERS SIDE WING EDGE CORRODED.

Offside Rear FOOTBRAKE LOW AND NOISEY

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS IN SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 108,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 108,162 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 106,033 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre is worn on inside edge

advise offside front wishbone rear bush has slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2016 102,909 miles

advise nearside front tyre is worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Jun 2016 102,909 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise nearside front tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,999 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 94,999 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)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,426 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 82,426 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 79,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jun 2011 74,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,048 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 62,580 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,580 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,551 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 41,579 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust corroded

nail in o/s rear tyre

rear bump stops worn

stone chip in front screen

Pass 23 Jun 2007 41,579 miles

exhaust corroded

nail in o/s rear tyre

rear bump stops worn

stone chip in front screen

Pass 10 Jun 2006 30,398 miles

exhaust rusty in places

front brakes 4/5000

front discs braking up and worn

front tyres worn low on edges

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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AU03 MXM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AU03 MXM, 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 AU03 MXM registered?

AU03 MXM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is AU03 MXM safe to buy?

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