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MV03 CTU

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

51,267 mi
Last recorded51,267 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 CTU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 51,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 50,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 50,367 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 49,856 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 49,401 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2021 48,827 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 47,864 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2018 46,328 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2017 44,691 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 43,498 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 42,091 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

noise from nearside rear brake on roller test,efforts slightly low

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 4 Jan 2016 42,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

light perishing cracking to nearside rear tyre

noise from nearside rear brake on roller test,efforts slightly low

rear wiper blade torn

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 2 Jan 2015 40,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front coil springs

cracking to both rear tyres

light corrosion to exhaust system & all metal brake pipes

Pass 3 Jan 2014 39,118 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking in tread pattern ,not exposing inner tyre cord

exhaust sections corroded

front wiper blades split (screen clearence ok)

rear coil springs corroded

slight perishing to both front bottom ball joint rubber boots

Fail 3 Jan 2014 39,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perished and cracking in tread pattern ,not exposing inner tyre cord

exhaust sections corroded

front wiper blades split (screen clearence ok)

rear coil springs corroded

slight perishing to both front bottom ball joint rubber boots

Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,096 miles

light corrosion to exhaust sections

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

rear coil springs corroded

slight perishing to both rear tyre side walls/tread

Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to all coil springs

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

light corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,731 miles

kerb damage to nearside front alloy rim

light corrosion to exhaust centre section

light corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2011 35,731 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

kerb damage to nearside front alloy rim

light corrosion to exhaust centre section

light corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre on 2.3 mm on outer edge

slight engine oil leak

slight perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,680 miles

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

both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen.

engine oilo leak around breather pipes.

o\s \r brake slightly lazy,

Fail 23 Jan 2010 34,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen.

engine oilo leak around breather pipes.

o\s \r brake slightly lazy,

Pass 7 May 2009 26,698 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 19,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 19,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,087 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,107 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 CTU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CTU, 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 CTU registered?

MV03 CTU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is MV03 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV03 CTU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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