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FX03 ELV

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,009 mi
Last recorded131,009 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 ELV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 131,009 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 112,710 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes getting worn

nearside rear shocker showing signs of weeping

nearside wiper blade end split

small chip offside windscreen

small hole nearside c.v boot

some play nearside outer c.v boot

Pass 12 Jan 2016 93,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 88,362 miles

Both front suspension lower ball joint gaiters starting to perish

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge, but not exposing cords

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Jan 2015 88,362 miles

Both front suspension lower ball joint gaiters starting to perish

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge, but not exposing cords

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 80,502 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 72,632 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,416 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,368 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,648 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,829 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 45,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,675 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,394 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,258 miles

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

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 ELV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FX03 ELV, 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 ELV registered?

FX03 ELV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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