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HF03 LXH

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

240,028 mi
Last recorded240,028 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 LXH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 240,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and worn on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 216,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers smearing screen

Fail 31 Aug 2016 216,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 198,338 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 197,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/14 80h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 190,499 miles

handbrake treavell

s in ball front brakes

tyre wearing inner side

Fail 25 Sep 2014 190,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake treavell

s in ball front brakes

tyre wearing inner side

Pass 30 Sep 2013 168,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 168,349 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 148,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear shock covers have dropped down

Fail 21 Sep 2012 148,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear shock covers have dropped down

Pass 22 Sep 2011 128,489 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 128,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

exaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2010 108,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 108,918 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 91,504 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 91,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 72,002 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 72,002 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 51,635 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 30,258 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 LXH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LXH, 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 LXH registered?

HF03 LXH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is HF03 LXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 LXH shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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