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FC03 HWM

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,084 mi
Last recorded132,084 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HWM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 132,084 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 132,084 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 117,659 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 109,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 100,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 100,916 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 100,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 100,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached x3 securing bolts incorrectly fitted up side down (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached x3 securing bolts incorrectly fitted up sidedown (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 94,201 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,851 miles

O/side front tyre worn on inner tread

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 83,249 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 83,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 80,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 76,488 miles

front suspension area undersealed

Fail 19 Nov 2014 76,488 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension area undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2013 76,483 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 75,978 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,320 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 63,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front discs starting to rust up inner faces

Fail 11 Jul 2009 54,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nsr tyre poor,coil springs rusty,brake discs worn...

Pass 11 Jul 2009 54,124 miles

nsr tyre poor,coil springs rusty,brake discs worn...

Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,718 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 43,717 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 31,120 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,544 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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FC03 HWM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 52,798 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FC03 HWM, 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 FC03 HWM registered?

FC03 HWM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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