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MV03 AEG

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,819 mi
Last recorded99,819 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 AEG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 99,819 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 97,921 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box pipe leak near hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 97,862 miles

Front Power steering component leaking high pressure pipe from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box pipe leak near hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 95,260 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 92,888 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 87,635 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 82,884 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 78,121 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 72,453 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Feb 2018 67,394 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 61,351 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 61,351 miles

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

Nearside Front seat wont lift to allow access

Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,977 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 52,977 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 47,350 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,350 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 42,057 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 37,130 miles

Front brake disks pitted on inside face

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,130 miles

Front brake disks pitted on inside face

Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,825 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 26,588 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 21,166 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 15,661 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 10,522 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2006 10,522 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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MV03 AEG is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MV03 AEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV03 AEG registered?

MV03 AEG is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is MV03 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV03 AEG shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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