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LF03 OPS

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,809 mi
Last recorded131,809 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 OPS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 131,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust tail pipe corroded

offside rear tyre age cracking to tread

ribbed belt cracking up

Fail 18 Aug 2018 131,809 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and distorting ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust tail pipe corroded

offside rear tyre age cracking to tread

ribbed belt cracking up

Pass 27 Jul 2017 123,460 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,springs,exhaust

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2017 123,460 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre perishing

surface corrosion rear axle,springs,exhaust

Pass 13 Jul 2016 120,380 miles

both rear shock covers hanging loose

exhaust tailpipe rusting away

gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 115,462 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 115,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 106,896 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 97,266 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 88,131 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 88,131 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,760 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 78,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside door hinge broken

Offside front tyre has cut in tread not showing ply or cord

Sills damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2010 66,989 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 54,281 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 42,135 miles

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

front number plate faded slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

offside front tyre worn close to limit

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,135 miles

front number plate faded slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

offside front tyre worn close to limit

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,897 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 31,896 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S MIRROR GLASS IS BROKEN

TICKOVER IS ROUGH / HUNTING

Fail 21 Jun 2006 21,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,648 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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LF03 OPS is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LF03 OPS, 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 LF03 OPS registered?

LF03 OPS is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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