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FY03 WAA

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,853 mi
Last recorded64,853 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 WAA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,853 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 59,429 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn at edges of tread

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn at edges of tread

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 54,677 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn at edges of tread

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,050 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 41,340 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 34,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,664 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,612 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 20,180 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 16,567 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 11,775 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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FY03 WAA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY03 WAA, 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 FY03 WAA registered?

FY03 WAA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is FY03 WAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 WAA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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