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HF03 UBW

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,275 mi
Last recorded98,275 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 UBW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,275 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 98,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 88,783 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 88,783 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,950 miles

Offside Rear Slight damage to bumper and fuel flap

Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,965 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn lumpy on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2016 77,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn lumpy on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing low. 2.3mm

Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,721 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

offside front brake rubbing slightly.

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 69,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 65,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 65,624 miles

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,750 miles

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn. close to limit in places.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 61,750 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn. close to limit in places.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,421 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,767 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,337 miles

rear of exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,219 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,854 miles

both front brake discs rusting

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 UBW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

HF03 UBW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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