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MV03 AEK

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,783 mi
Last recorded110,783 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 AEK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2022 110,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch cover damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit inner boot floor (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 103,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 103,234 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 100,815 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Oil leak ()

eml on

pannel damage

Fail 1 Feb 2018 100,812 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Oil leak ()

eml on

pannel damage

Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,490 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 7 Apr 2017 94,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2016 86,827 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 86,827 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,097 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 76,183 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 76,183 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2013 66,257 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 66,257 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front exhaust mounting broken

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,878 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 58,878 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,966 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,787 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,266 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 8,754 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,840 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 7,840 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 AEK 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 59.1%.

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 MV03 AEK, 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 MV03 AEK registered?

MV03 AEK is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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