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HF03 XTM

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

152,926 mi
Last recorded152,926 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 XTM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 152,926 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 152,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 152,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill next to rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to rear axle mountig (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 144,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 138,667 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 135,629 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 131,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 131,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 131,042 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust tailpipe not secure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroding under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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Pass 12 Aug 2017 126,010 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 126,010 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 119,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 119,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 115,220 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 115,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 113,128 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 113,128 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 105,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side rear bump stop split

off side rear tyre stepping

Pass 15 Jul 2013 105,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

near side rear bump stop split

off side rear tyre stepping

Pass 27 Jul 2012 95,012 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 95,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 83,919 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S mirror cover lose.

N/S/R tyre in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 83,919 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S mirror cover lose.

N/S/R tyre in poor condition.

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,525 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 73,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 61,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear off side tyre slightly distoreted

Fail 16 Jul 2009 61,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear off side tyre slightly distoreted

Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,899 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 41,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,807 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 32,330 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 XTM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 XTM, 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 XTM registered?

HF03 XTM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is HF03 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 XTM shows 31 tests with a 54.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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