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HX03 VLB

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,127 mi
Last recorded119,127 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 VLB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 119,127 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 115,771 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 113,278 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 111,942 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 110,750 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 110,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Main beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 71,690 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 71,690 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 70,106 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 70,106 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section join leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,985 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,742 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight under body corrosion present

Fail 31 Jul 2017 63,742 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight under body corrosion present

Pass 3 Aug 2016 59,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front engine bay has slight corrosion

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,279 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,206 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,329 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 64,033 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2012 55,516 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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,562 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 44,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,372 miles

n/s/f. disc slight periphial corrosion

slight cut n/s/r. tyre sidewall

slight leak gearchange seal

Pass 1 Aug 2009 31,281 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [replacement recommended a.s.a.p]

Fail 1 Aug 2009 31,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [replacement recommended a.s.a.p]

Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,930 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,390 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 24,383 miles

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)

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

lip worn on front disc

Pass 10 Apr 2006 20,255 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 VLB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HX03 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

HX03 VLB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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