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LF03 OPT

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,173 mi
Last recorded56,173 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 OPT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 56,173 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Sill damaged

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 52,472 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 48,249 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,623 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 38,471 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 34,401 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 34,401 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,001 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 31,001 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 26,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Fail 11 Jun 2012 26,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 6 Jun 2011 22,520 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,464 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 15,497 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,592 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,923 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 7,554 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 OPT is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LF03 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

LF03 OPT is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is LF03 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 OPT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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