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EU03 VNJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,241 mi
Last recorded56,241 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 VNJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,241 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,976 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken but still system adequately supported

NSR Tyre side walls perished andworn too 3mm

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 52,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front exhaust bracket broken but still system adequately supported

NSR Tyre side walls perished andworn too 3mm

Nail in tread of NSR tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 48,009 miles

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

n/s/r tyre becoming perished

Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 43,159 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 35,048 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 35,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 27,294 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,270 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,352 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,119 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,262 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 VNJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VNJ, 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 VNJ registered?

EU03 VNJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is EU03 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 VNJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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