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FX03 EFN

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,212 mi
Last recorded35,212 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 EFN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 35,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 35,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 32,617 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 32,617 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 29,939 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 26,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 24,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 24,689 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo pipe deteriorated

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 24,137 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 24,126 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 23,605 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 23,128 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 22,601 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 22,017 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,434 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 20,920 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,400 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,822 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,991 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,993 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 17,993 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,700 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,644 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,532 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 13,538 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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FX03 EFN is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX03 EFN, 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 FX03 EFN registered?

FX03 EFN is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is FX03 EFN safe to buy?

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