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HF03 HRW

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,556 mi
Last recorded37,556 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 HRW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 37,556 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear bump stop broken

Fail 7 Apr 2026 37,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear bump stop broken

Pass 3 Apr 2025 30,522 miles

Coolant leak signs of leak front of engine ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 25,955 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 25,169 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 24,285 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 23,418 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 22,945 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 22,183 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 21,253 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 21,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 20,467 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 19,702 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,755 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 17,824 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 16,944 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 15,509 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,491 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 12,319 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 11,047 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 9,379 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 7,181 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 HRW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HRW, 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 HRW?

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What year was HF03 HRW registered?

HF03 HRW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is HF03 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 HRW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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