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MX03 HYN

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,423 mi
Last recorded98,423 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 HYN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 98,423 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 94,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,877 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

winter tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,571 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 78,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,708 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,224 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,515 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 51,456 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,959 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 30,806 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 22,764 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 14,651 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 14,651 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,863 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 11,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HYN is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MX03 HYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX03 HYN registered?

MX03 HYN is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is MX03 HYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX03 HYN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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