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MW03 ENV

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,505 mi
Last recorded88,505 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 ENV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,631 miles

EML on

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 76,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

EML on

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,777 miles

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

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 62,777 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

engine light on

exhaust tight up against body and clamp hitting 2 brake pipes

gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 47,907 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 36,077 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 24,002 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 13,007 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 13,007 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 9,231 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 8,728 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 8,728 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 7,564 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 7,024 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 7,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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MW03 ENV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MW03 ENV, 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 MW03 ENV registered?

MW03 ENV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is MW03 ENV safe to buy?

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