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HF03 HRD

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,880 mi
Last recorded74,880 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 HRD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,880 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 67,972 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 67,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 57,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear no plate deteriorated. o/s/f tyre bold on inside edge.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,920 miles

rear no plate deteriorated. o/s/f tyre bold on inside edge.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,410 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 50,410 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,055 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,717 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 36,756 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,851 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,441 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 HRD is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRD, 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

How do I check the history of HF03 HRD?

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What year was HF03 HRD registered?

HF03 HRD is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is HF03 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 HRD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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