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HF03 FVV

2003 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,787 mi
Last recorded172,787 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 FVV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 172,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 161,149 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 161,149 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 154,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 146,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 138,074 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 129,155 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 120,900 miles

FR brake pads on limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Perishing to tyres & also getting low on thread

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 120,900 miles

FR brake pads on limit

Perishing to tyres & also getting low on thread

Pass 27 Nov 2010 117,290 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 113,843 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 106,531 miles

a small piece of rubber missing on inner sidewall on nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2008 106,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

a small piece of rubber missing on inner sidewall on nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2007 96,855 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 84,451 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 61,859 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 FVV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol 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 HF03 FVV, 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 FVV registered?

HF03 FVV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is HF03 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 FVV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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