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FH03 CSU

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,146 mi
Last recorded91,146 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 CSU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 91,146 miles

Nearside Front HEADLAMP BRAKET BROKEN BUT NOT INSECURE

Nearside Front SEAT BELT BUCKLE OUTER CASING MISSING

SUSPENSION LOWERED

Pass 18 Jan 2023 82,570 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front headlight bracket broken but still secure

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 82,567 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective 2nd sensor after cat split (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 70,797 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 70,807 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

steering column bottom bearing worn

Fail 29 Dec 2021 70,797 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure lower spring mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust fouling brake pipe

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

steering column bottom bearing worn

Pass 31 Dec 2020 66,376 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 61,380 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 61,379 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 57,659 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,192 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 55,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,675 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 49,890 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,805 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,287 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 43,287 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,235 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,635 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 35,634 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 31,909 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,951 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,340 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 19,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,225 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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FH03 CSU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FH03 CSU, 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 FH03 CSU registered?

FH03 CSU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is FH03 CSU safe to buy?

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