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HN52 OXF

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

81,978 mi
Last recorded81,978 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 OXF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 81,978 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Wiper switch function is erratic.

Fail 12 Jan 2021 81,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Wiper switch function is erratic.

Pass 10 Jan 2020 78,315 miles

Front both head lamps detiorated

Nearside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has play in

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit is damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2020 78,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front both head lamps detiorated

Nearside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has play in

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit is damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2019 71,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 71,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 61,572 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 61,339 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 55,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to the exhaust

Fail 3 Feb 2017 55,571 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to the exhaust

Pass 15 Jan 2016 51,197 miles

Both rear shock absorbers inpoor condition..

Imbalance on front and rear brakes.

Long travel on hand-brake

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy and some roughness..

Fail 15 Jan 2016 51,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive see sheet.. (7.3.D.3)

Both rear shock absorbers inpoor condition..

Imbalance on front and rear brakes.

Long travel on hand-brake

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy and some roughness..

Pass 2 Feb 2015 47,306 miles

Engine warning light on ..

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight engine miss-fire experiance during test..

Wiper blades poor only just acceptable.

Fail 29 Jan 2015 47,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine managemant light on

oil dampmness around engine and gearbox

rear shock dust covers loose

slight play near side front rackend

Pass 10 Feb 2014 43,846 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

MIL lamp indecates fault

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 43,846 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)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

MIL lamp indecates fault

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,735 miles

Low brake readings on n/s/r, foot and hand.

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 39,727 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine miss-fire during test.

Low brake readings on n/s/r, foot and hand.

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,178 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split from casings,

engine management lamp illuminated indicating possible fault

rear brakes very noisy on operation

slight binding of offside rear wheel

Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,256 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,148 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 26,148 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,776 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 24,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,754 miles

FRONT DISCS RUSTY ON INNER EDGE

Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,079 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 22,123 miles

nail in os rear tyre ns rear tyre wearing on edge discs slightly worn

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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HN52 OXF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 HN52 OXF, 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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HN52 OXF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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