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EU03 LBY

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,935 mi
Last recorded62,935 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LBY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 62,935 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 62,933 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 51,838 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 35,863 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 24,365 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 24,365 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 22,547 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 21,563 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 20,564 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 19,564 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,973 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 16,143 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 14,045 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 11,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 10,143 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 8,403 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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EU03 LBY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EU03 LBY, 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 EU03 LBY registered?

EU03 LBY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is EU03 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 LBY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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