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FX03 EJZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,708 mi
Last recorded82,708 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 EJZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 82,708 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion in most brake pipes

surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas

Fail 19 Feb 2019 82,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit worn under 2mm and with nail in treaded area

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion in most brake pipes

surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas

Pass 21 Feb 2018 73,961 miles

chips in windscreen

surface corrosion in power steering pipes

surface corrosion in prescribed areas and suspension components , most brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2018 73,960 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

chips in windscreen

heavy corrosion/wear in front brake disc faces

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on edges

surface corrosion in power steering pipes

surface corrosion in prescribed areas and suspension components , most brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,966 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine mill light on , service light on

slight leak exhaust rear clamp area

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas and suspension components

wear/corrosion in front brake disc faces and offside front brake back plate corroded away

Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,669 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 64,669 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 61,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 58,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front discs inner faces rusted and pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,079 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 51,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear shocker shrowds broken

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear shocker shrowds broken

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,642 miles

Offside rear lamp has cracked lens but not affecting function.

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,716 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 41,716 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,191 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,729 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2006 25,748 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 EJZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EJZ, 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 EJZ registered?

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

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