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HW03 ENC

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,134 mi
Last recorded72,134 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 ENC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 72,134 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2014 65,175 miles

exhaust slight blow

Fail 13 May 2014 65,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust slight blow

Pass 9 May 2013 54,903 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 54,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 43,511 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 28,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 20,800 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 18,647 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,573 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 13,925 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 11,467 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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HW03 ENC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HW03 ENC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW03 ENC registered?

HW03 ENC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is HW03 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW03 ENC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HW03 ENC have outstanding finance?

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