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FG03 JHF

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,480 mi
Last recorded66,480 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 JHF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 64,819 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 64,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 56,323 miles

Offside Rear shocker bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear shocker bump stop deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2017 56,096 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Rear shocker bump stop deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 49,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,880 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 46,858 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 44,502 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 44,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,297 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 42,297 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2012 39,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in column bushes.

Pass 12 May 2012 39,506 miles

Slight play in column bushes.

Pass 14 May 2011 35,630 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 32,178 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 28,225 miles

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

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

rear brakes noisey

Pass 13 May 2008 23,996 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 19,239 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 15,267 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 15,264 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

crack in front number plate

crack in near side rear light lens

screw in offside rear tyre

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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FG03 JHF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG03 JHF, 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 FG03 JHF registered?

FG03 JHF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is FG03 JHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 JHF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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