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LX03 MFN

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,968 mi
Last recorded81,968 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 MFN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 81,968 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 80,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall Borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 80,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track rod end loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall Borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 79,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 75,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 71,549 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes slightly age cracking (2.4.G.2)

N/s/r shocker top cover insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play/knock from steering system

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

Slight wear on front tyre edges

Pass 10 Nov 2016 64,139 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

off side rear tyre badly age cracked

oxidiation to brake pipes

power steering pump noisy

rear road spring corroded

some body damage near side rear

Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limits (2.2.B.1f)

New T/R end fitted to n/s/f on limits of play. Possibly faulty unit. Would advise replacement asap

Tint applied to windows may be too dark

Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,896 miles

Both near side front and near side rear tyres worn low on tread

Fail 11 Nov 2014 49,896 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both near side front and near side rear tyres worn low on tread

Pass 31 May 2013 42,568 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 42,568 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

EML on

Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,471 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eml on

Fail 2 Jun 2012 37,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eml on

offside front wiper blade damaged and nearside smeary

Fail 24 May 2011 29,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2011 29,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,733 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 18,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,252 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,704 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,749 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,069 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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LX03 MFN is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LX03 MFN, 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 LX03 MFN registered?

LX03 MFN is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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