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FH03 CXA

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,789 mi
Last recorded47,789 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 CXA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 47,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 47,789 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,880 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,170 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,171 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,592 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs + pads worn advise replace aprox 2,000 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2010 20,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2009 16,449 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2008 11,220 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 3,813 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 3,724 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 CXA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FH03 CXA, 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 FH03 CXA registered?

FH03 CXA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is FH03 CXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 CXA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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