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MW03 EOC

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,516 mi
Last recorded94,516 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 EOC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear fuel cover missing

engine light on

Fail 18 Aug 2017 94,500 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear fuel cover missing

engine light on

Pass 19 Aug 2016 89,799 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 89,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Bumpstop incomplete

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel inner rim scored

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Bumpstop incomplete

Petrol flap missing

Rear Boot opens intermitant

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 May 2015 85,239 miles

At The End Of Its Working Travel On The Ratchet

Cover Missing On O/S Mirror Resulting In Jaggered Edges Being Exposed

Rear Seat Belt Buckles Under Seat Base Preventing Full Inspection Of Seat Belt Security

Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,239 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

At The End Of Its Working Travel On The Ratchet

Cover Missing On O/S Mirror Resulting In Jaggered Edges Being Exposed

Rear Seat Belt Buckles Under Seat Base Preventing Full Inspection Of Seat Belt Security

Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,267 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 81,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 77,284 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2012 71,723 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 71,723 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2011 65,264 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 48,732 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 45,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,184 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall is cracked slightly

Fail 27 Apr 2007 29,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,879 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 22,318 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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MW03 EOC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW03 EOC, 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 EOC registered?

MW03 EOC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is MW03 EOC safe to buy?

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