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MW03 MWW

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,281 mi
Last recorded78,281 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 MWW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 78,281 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 78,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 76,397 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Drivers door not easy to shut as the hing pins are worn

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust mounting broken but it does still support

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively new pads on old corroded discs, fluctuation might get worse as they bed in ? (1.2.1 (e))

Rear service brake could be better

Fail 7 Jul 2022 76,397 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Drivers door not easy to shut as the hing pins are worn

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust mounting broken but it does still support

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively new pads on old corroded discs, fluctuation might get worse as they bed in ? (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear service brake could be better

Fail 6 Jul 2022 76,392 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 76,384 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,866 miles

all tyres over 10 years old

Fail 8 Jul 2021 71,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 4 Aug 2020 65,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 56% (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 65,012 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 56% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,868 miles

Front brakes slight imbalance 17%

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 57,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front brakes slight imbalance 17%

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,417 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,094 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 48,069 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,341 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,226 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 35,997 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,801 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,759 miles

exhaust mid and back corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,825 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,800 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,875 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,392 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,039 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 12,979 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 12,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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 MWW 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 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 MWW, 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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MW03 MWW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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