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CX03 CNF

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,389 mi
Last recorded72,389 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 CNF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 72,389 miles

E M L on dash

n.s.f tyre worn on edges

o.s.r tyre perished.

Fail 28 May 2015 72,389 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

E M L on dash

n.s.f tyre worn on edges

o.s.r tyre perished.

Pass 27 May 2014 69,692 miles

EML on dash.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o.s.r tyre perished

slight movement in drivers seat mount

Fail 27 May 2014 69,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML on dash.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o.s.r tyre perished

slight movement in drivers seat mount

Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat nearside front

engine manegement light on

offside rear tyre splitting

Fail 1 Jun 2013 66,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat nearside front

engine manegement light on

offside rear tyre splitting

Pass 31 May 2012 62,279 miles

18% front brake pull to o/s

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine warning light on

exhaust has a paste repair to centre section

front brake discs very worn and pitted

wipers worn and have caused damage to windscreen.

Pass 21 May 2011 50,443 miles

offside rear view mirror cracked but still provides clear view to rear.

Pass 24 May 2010 43,953 miles

offside rear view mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 May 2009 38,433 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 38,433 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,548 miles

All wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear bump stops broken/deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2007 24,968 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 17,499 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 17,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CX03 CNF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CX03 CNF, 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 CX03 CNF registered?

CX03 CNF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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