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LF03 XHG

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,209 mi
Last recorded78,209 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 XHG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 74,888 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriated

Rear exhaust box rotten

Fail 4 Jan 2018 74,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Both rear bump stops deteriated

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

Rear exhaust box rotten

Pass 6 Jan 2017 71,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear body damage

Nearside Rear small cuts and out of shape.

Fail 5 Jan 2017 71,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear body damage

Nearside Rear small cuts and out of shape.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 69,080 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R tyre feathering and has small cracks

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,691 miles

nearside front steering geometry requires further investigation

nearside front tyre limited life

Fail 1 Oct 2014 66,687 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

n/s/f suspension allignment appears out - please check

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,226 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,361 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,313 miles

Off side rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Off sides sill is slightly damaged

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,560 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,089 miles

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2009 35,089 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,970 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 16,970 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 14,392 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 10,957 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 XHG is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LF03 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

LF03 XHG is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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