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HG03 PPZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,852 mi
Last recorded81,852 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 PPZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,852 miles

Both Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust mounting bracket half corroded through.

Various light body and bumper damage . Including both rear light lens damaged

Fail 31 May 2019 81,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust mounting bracket half corroded through.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 78,269 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 68,137 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 59,732 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear shock dust covers loose

front and rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Feb 2015 59,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear shock dust covers loose

front and rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,886 miles

both front dust cover ball joint has persihed

both rear tyre has sidewall pershied

Pass 19 Apr 2012 51,527 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,960 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 46,960 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,789 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 42,788 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,253 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 38,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 30,831 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,831 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 17,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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HG03 PPZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HG03 PPZ, 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 HG03 PPZ registered?

HG03 PPZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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