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HF03 EZP

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

98,913 mi
Last recorded98,913 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 EZP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 98,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear brake performance low

Fail 23 Jan 2021 98,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear brake performance low

Pass 18 Feb 2020 94,479 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 94,479 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 87,619 miles

Nearside Front Wheel rim damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 87,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened D bush mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel rim damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 84,752 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 84,752 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 78,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 77,062 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,178 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 64,351 miles

front and rear suspension lowered

osr and nsr upper shock sleeves insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear suspension lowered

Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2013 56,070 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,847 miles

this vehicle has been lowered excessively to the detrement of design

Fail 13 Apr 2012 49,839 miles

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

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

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

this vehicle has been lowered excessively to the detrement of design

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,438 miles

suspension very low

Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,615 miles

Front and rear suspension has very little movement

O/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 1 Apr 2010 40,615 miles

Front and rear suspension has very little movement

O/s/r tyre is perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,740 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 35,738 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 20,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,397 miles

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

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

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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HF03 EZP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HF03 EZP, 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 HF03 EZP registered?

HF03 EZP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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