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AY03 CWM

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,077 mi
Last recorded104,077 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 CWM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 104,077 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 104,077 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2018 95,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,125 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 93,125 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 89,962 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 84,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,465 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 81,716 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 81,647 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,490 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 78,487 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,167 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 72,164 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 61,590 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 61,590 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,266 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,416 miles

Both front tyres low tread,3.00mm approx,and worn on in ner and outer edges.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner sidewall,slightly marked.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,502 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 38,782 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,263 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 CWM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CWM, 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 CWM registered?

AY03 CWM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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