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EU03 SYS

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

98,153 mi
Last recorded98,153 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 SYS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 98,153 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 98,149 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 90,307 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 90,305 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 78,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2024 78,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 73,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 73,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 69,727 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight damage to rear bumper and wing

Fail 22 Apr 2022 69,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight damage to rear bumper and wing

Fail 11 Apr 2022 69,660 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

body damage

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2021 63,491 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated

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

Offside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated

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

Offside door check strap missing

Offside mirror housing damaged

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

body damage

damp around steering rack

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2021 63,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated

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

Offside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated

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

Offside door check strap missing

Offside mirror housing damaged

body damage

damp around steering rack

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2020 55,866 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 55,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,282 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 52,246 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,818 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 49,817 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak from Engine

Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,177 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,486 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 41,498 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 41,498 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,907 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 5 Mar 2012 37,907 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 34,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,018 miles

nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2010 31,018 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,292 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,387 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,670 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 19,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 15,591 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 SYS is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 EU03 SYS, 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 SYS registered?

EU03 SYS is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is EU03 SYS safe to buy?

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