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FX03 EFT

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,159 mi
Last recorded80,159 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 EFT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,159 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 75,861 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,744 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 71,716 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 68,717 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,341 miles

ENGINE OIL FUMES ESCAPING FROM ENGINE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,715 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2012 57,715 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,565 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 50,565 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to n/s & o/s front brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2010 47,207 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 47,207 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

n/s rear tyre going out of shape on inner tread area

Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,854 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 41,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,511 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 35,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 25,514 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,002 miles

rear right tyre perishing

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 EFT is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EFT, 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 EFT registered?

FX03 EFT is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FX03 EFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 EFT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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