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HF03 FUM

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,118 mi
Last recorded63,118 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 FUM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,118 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

eml light on

Fail 11 Oct 2017 63,109 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

eml light on

Pass 14 Oct 2016 60,371 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 53,725 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

o/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2014 53,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

o/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 25 May 2013 52,034 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,591 miles

o/s and n/s service brake only just met the requirements

Fail 16 Apr 2012 40,589 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,197 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,852 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,545 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 9,089 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 6,536 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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HF03 FUM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF03 FUM, 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 FUM registered?

HF03 FUM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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