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MX03 HYF

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,271 mi
Last recorded76,271 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 HYF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,271 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 76,271 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 76,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 66,546 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,546 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,099 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 62,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,503 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,282 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 54,277 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,672 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 32,659 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 32,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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MX03 HYF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MX03 HYF, 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 MX03 HYF registered?

MX03 HYF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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