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LF03 XAG

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,067 mi
Last recorded54,067 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 XAG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 54,067 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 54,062 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 52,953 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 52,953 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 52,368 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 52,368 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,856 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 49,632 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 49,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,137 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 49,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 46,042 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,790 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 40,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,276 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 36,969 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,843 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,363 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,290 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 27,332 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,578 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 XAG is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XAG, 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 XAG registered?

LF03 XAG is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is LF03 XAG safe to buy?

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