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ET03 FNL

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

99,419 mi
Last recorded99,419 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 FNL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 99,419 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2024 97,655 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2024 97,655 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2023 95,779 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 92,097 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 88,377 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 85,633 miles
Pass 5 May 2019 81,690 miles
Fail 5 May 2019 81,690 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,946 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 77,945 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 73,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear shock light misting

Fail 6 May 2017 73,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear shock light misting

Pass 13 May 2016 69,868 miles

Bonnet lever broken (but able to open)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2016 69,868 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet lever broken (but able to open)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 65,628 miles

bonnet lever damaged, as missing but able to open

Fail 12 May 2015 65,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet lever damaged(missing)but able to open

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 60,605 miles

Bonnet puller missing

Fail 17 May 2014 60,605 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Bonnet puller missing

Pass 8 May 2013 55,781 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 55,781 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 50,476 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 45,698 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 40,620 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 40,620 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,735 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 37,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 33,048 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,143 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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ET03 FNL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ET03 FNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET03 FNL registered?

ET03 FNL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is ET03 FNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 FNL shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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