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HF03 FWN

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,182 mi
Last recorded44,182 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 FWN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 44,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wiper blade torn

tread in both front tyres splitting

Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,400 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 40,400 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 36,527 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,527 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,876 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 28,995 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 28,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,117 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 25,125 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 FWN is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF03 FWN registered?

HF03 FWN is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is HF03 FWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 FWN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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