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HX03 NEF

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,017 mi
Last recorded59,017 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 NEF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 59,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,569 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 52,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 50,055 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 45,715 miles

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

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

advise ofside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,154 miles

front lower arm rear bushes starting to detiorate slightly

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2014 39,154 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front lower arm rear bushes starting to detiorate slightly

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,470 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

tyres 185/55/14 80h

Pass 31 Mar 2012 29,865 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,596 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 25,596 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,553 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,553 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate starting to detiorate

Pass 9 Apr 2008 13,919 miles

slight pitting on inner friction surface of front brake discs.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 13,914 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

slight pitting on inner friction surface of front brake discs.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 11,265 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 8,276 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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HX03 NEF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HX03 NEF, 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 HX03 NEF registered?

HX03 NEF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is HX03 NEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX03 NEF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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