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HF03 VRC

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

23,886 mi
Last recorded23,886 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 VRC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 23,886 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 23,349 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 16 Jun 2022 23,349 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2021 22,689 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 21,935 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 21,187 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,247 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 19,261 miles

both front tyres low on outer egdes

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jun 2016 18,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 17,095 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

slight wear on nearside front tyre ,very outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,032 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on very outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 15,088 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 14,049 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 13,135 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 12,113 miles

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jun 2009 11,120 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 9,866 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 8,550 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 7,064 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 VRC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

HF03 VRC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is HF03 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 VRC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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