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AY03 CWA

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,389 mi
Last recorded64,389 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 CWA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 64,389 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

some brake pipes greased, unable to check fully

Fail 26 Mar 2025 64,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

some brake pipes greased, unable to check fully

Pass 26 Feb 2024 64,156 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 62,304 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 58,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 26 Feb 2020 58,760 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,489 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 57,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 56,084 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 56,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre has a flat spot

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,475 miles

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

both front tyres cracking nail in n/s/f

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 52,475 miles

oil leak

both front tyres cracking nail in n/s/f

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,123 miles

engine light on

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,418 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,176 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,284 miles

front brake discs are corroded on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,757 miles

Inside of front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2010 37,757 miles

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

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

Inside of front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,409 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,477 miles

front tyres near limit on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,639 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,516 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 CWA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AY03 CWA, 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 CWA registered?

AY03 CWA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is AY03 CWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 CWA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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