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FH03 CXJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

116,737 mi
Last recorded116,737 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 CXJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 116,737 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 116,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 113,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 113,112 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 109,434 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 100,636 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 88,988 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,256 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,102 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 65,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 65,098 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 53,281 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 36,173 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 CXJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CXJ, 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 CXJ registered?

FH03 CXJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is FH03 CXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 CXJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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