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HF03 HRL

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,804 mi
Last recorded94,804 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 HRL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 94,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 89,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very marginal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle appears damaged

eml on

engine oil low

exhaust deteriorating, front bracket broken

front wiper blades deteriorated

wheels odd, nearside to offside although tyres all correct sizes

Fail 28 Jun 2019 89,067 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very marginal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle appears damaged

eml on

engine oil low

exhaust deteriorating, front bracket broken

front wiper blades deteriorated

wheels odd, nearside to offside although tyres all correct sizes

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,794 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,042 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 69,567 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,092 miles

both front arm rear bushes starting to seperate

Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,336 miles

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

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

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

both nearside front and nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

centre exhaust deteriorated

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall but no cords visible

Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,736 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 39,733 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 38,571 miles

o/s/f door mirror broken

Pass 25 May 2010 31,404 miles

all hub caps damaged

Fail 25 May 2010 31,403 miles

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

all hub caps damaged

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f road wheel damaged

o/s/f tyre tread worn on edge & tread getting low

Pass 27 May 2009 22,511 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,151 miles

offside wiper blade split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 8,302 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,425 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 HRL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HRL, 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 HRL registered?

HF03 HRL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is HF03 HRL safe to buy?

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