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EY03 HJN

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,010 mi
Last recorded85,010 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 HJN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 85,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Fail 9 Jul 2020 85,010 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 13 Jun 2019 83,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside driveshaft boot deteriorated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 83,411 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 83,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,589 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,214 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 74,329 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 72,506 miles

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

nearside front lower suspension arm distorted

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,162 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,044 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 70,044 miles

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,797 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,660 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 59,658 miles

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

Exhaust corroding.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 54,749 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 48,071 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 38,404 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 38,317 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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EY03 HJN is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY03 HJN, 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 EY03 HJN registered?

EY03 HJN is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is EY03 HJN safe to buy?

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