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HF53 ETR

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,615 mi
Last recorded77,615 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 ETR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 77,615 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 77,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2021 69,962 miles

rear axle rusty around main bush areas

Fail 5 Jul 2021 69,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle rusty around main bush areas

Pass 15 May 2020 66,071 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2020 66,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 49,508 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

both rear coil springs lightly corroding

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

centre section exhaust corroding

front brake discs lightly pitting

rear section exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2017 44,391 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 34,344 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 30,011 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 22,287 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

Fail 14 Nov 2014 22,287 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

nearside non obligatory door mirror missing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 16,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 8,616 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 8,588 miles

both front brake discs have light corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2010 8,588 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs have light corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2009 8,073 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 5,904 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 5,174 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 4,707 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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HF53 ETR 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 75%.

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 HF53 ETR, 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 HF53 ETR registered?

HF53 ETR is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is HF53 ETR safe to buy?

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