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HY03 EHH

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,649 mi
Last recorded151,649 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 EHH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 151,649 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tail tail warning light not working (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 142,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 133,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 123,470 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 123,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 114,262 miles

exhaust runs close to secondary support bars and rubbing

front discs rusted and lipped

Pass 18 Jun 2013 105,533 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust sitting on support brackets,may cause vibration?

o/s/r brake very slight tightness

Pass 2 Jul 2012 97,421 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,628 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 88,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 79,975 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 79,975 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 71,376 miles

chip in screen

front discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,608 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 61,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 49,833 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,193 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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HY03 EHH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel 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 HY03 EHH, 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 HY03 EHH registered?

HY03 EHH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is HY03 EHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY03 EHH 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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