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HW03 EWK

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

49,118 mi
Last recorded49,118 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 EWK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 49,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 49,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 47,764 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 46,688 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe mount. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded and fractured but secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 44,971 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2022 42,759 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 42,759 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 42,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid handle poor operation

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 40,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 38,528 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 37,016 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 35,225 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 35,225 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 33,379 miles

Front Both Tyres cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 31,160 miles

front tyre sidewalls cracking

nsf tyre 3mm on tread

Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,312 miles

Front both brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 27,334 miles

fornt brake discs rusty with slight pitting,advise rear brake check

Pass 8 Aug 2013 25,345 miles

Both front wipers are splitting

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

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

Offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,610 miles

osr tyre sidewall cracking 185/55/14 H ,Front brake pads low recheck in 3000 miles

Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,674 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,553 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,816 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,606 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 9,407 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 5,600 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 EWK is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EWK, 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 HW03 EWK registered?

HW03 EWK is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is HW03 EWK safe to buy?

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