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HW03 FGF

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,873 mi
Last recorded76,873 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 FGF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 76,873 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp Image Is Slightly Reduced/Poor Due To Lens Condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp Image Is Slightly Reduced/Poor Due To Lens Condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse Lamp(S) Inoperative

Fail 28 Jun 2024 76,804 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs have slight corrosion on the inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair likely caused by low performance and no lock out on the rear brakes (1.2.1 (c))

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

both front headlamps only just give a beam image

drivers front door lower hinge has play

reverse light not working

signs of a coolant leak above the gearbox

vehicle still pulls in gear even when the pedal is fully depressed

Pass 15 Jul 2023 65,359 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 62,067 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 62,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 59,849 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 59,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 59,818 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 57,152 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 53,440 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front brake hoses slightly perished

offside front trackrod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,702 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake imbalance 27% (strong advise)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 49,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake imbalance 27% (strong advise)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,839 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,730 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,659 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,645 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,912 miles

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated at edges

Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,269 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,006 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,138 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit (outer edge)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2009 19,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit (outer edge)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,184 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 9,815 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 6,777 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 FGF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FGF, 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 FGF registered?

HW03 FGF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is HW03 FGF safe to buy?

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