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HF03 MYP

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,315 mi
Last recorded115,315 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 MYP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 115,315 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 110,264 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 104,202 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2017 104,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flex section broken (7.1.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 91,552 miles

Off side front tyre worn edges

Fail 1 Sep 2016 91,552 miles

Centre Front Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Off side front tyre worn edges

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,173 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 82,173 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear bump stop split

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,221 miles

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

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

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear bump stop split

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,256 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,483 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,980 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,433 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper torn front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 7 May 2009 19,073 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 14,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 14,916 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 5,184 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 386 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 MYP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MYP, 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 MYP registered?

HF03 MYP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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