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HD03 EFB

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

53,430 mi
Last recorded53,430 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 EFB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 53,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 53,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 50,472 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 50,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not working when sidelights on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021 46,908 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 46,908 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 45,265 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 32,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 32,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 24,383 miles

Drivers door window smashed

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Fail 28 Jun 2018 24,381 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drivers door window smashed

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

ignition barrel/lock hanging loose

Pass 19 Jan 2017 13,855 miles

all tyres perishing

front tyres edged off

Pass 11 Nov 2015 13,640 miles

Front tyres edged off

all tyres perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2014 13,365 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 13,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 5,113 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 4,314 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 2,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 2,915 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 1,738 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 1,670 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 1,394 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 1,106 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 899 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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HD03 EFB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HD03 EFB, 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 HD03 EFB registered?

HD03 EFB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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