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AY03 CVW

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,625 mi
Last recorded72,625 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 CVW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 72,625 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 71,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 63,429 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 63,429 miles

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

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 59,001 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 59,001 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine mounting excessively loose Security nut missing. (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 47,112 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 47,112 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NB. the nearside pads are nearly new thickness??? (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 35,248 miles

Both rear tyres (4902) cracked and perished.

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge and low @ 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre BADLY worn on inner edge and low @ 1.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 29,482 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 29,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,586 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,051 miles

interior contaminated to excess with animal hair.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 21,051 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

interior contaminated to excess with animal hair.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 20,100 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 18,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 17,424 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,424 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,111 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 14,600 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 14,600 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,821 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 10,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 8,646 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 6,218 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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AY03 CVW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AY03 CVW, 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 AY03 CVW registered?

AY03 CVW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is AY03 CVW safe to buy?

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