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FX03 EEZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,783 mi
Last recorded109,783 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 EEZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2017 109,783 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

EML illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and has deep cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak on gearbox ()

Valve stem slightly damaged 4x (4.1.D.1e)

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

emissions only just met requirements

Pass 11 Jun 2016 104,699 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 104,699 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

EML on

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)

NSR tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 100,849 miles

Multiple rear brakepipes blistering

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2014 91,748 miles

Both front tyres and the off side rear tyre are showing some signs of wear.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 86,486 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 82,323 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 82,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 75,370 miles

The exhaust system is showing some corrosion at the rear section.

Fail 3 May 2011 75,369 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

The exhaust system is showing some corrosion at the rear section.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 69,018 miles

The engine management light on.

The nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on the inner edge.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 69,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The engine management light on.

The nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on the inner edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,297 miles

Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 59,297 miles

Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear.

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,846 miles

Off side rear tyre is worn low on the inner edge of the tread.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 52,846 miles

Off side rear tyre is worn low on the inner edge of the tread.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 40,034 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit on inner edges of the tread.

Both rear tyres are worn low - the near side rear is at the legal limit in places.

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)

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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FX03 EEZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FX03 EEZ, 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 FX03 EEZ registered?

FX03 EEZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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