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MX03 LVH

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,816 mi
Last recorded131,816 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 LVH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 131,816 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2023 131,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2022 119,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 112,706 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 108,949 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in upper steering column

Fail 25 Sep 2020 108,945 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired damage to valve bracket bent so linkage has no operation (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel x 2 (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in upper steering column

Pass 26 Jul 2019 108,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre has had an unrepairable puncture repaired

rear service brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Fail 17 Jul 2019 108,895 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre has had an unrepairable puncture repaired

rear service brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Pass 12 Jul 2018 108,315 miles

windscreen has a crack in it but not affecting the drivers view

Fail 12 Jul 2018 108,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

windscreen has a crack in it but not affecting the drivers view

Pass 11 Jul 2017 100,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both...to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

eml light on

Fail 11 Jul 2017 100,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both...to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

eml light on

Pass 19 Jul 2016 97,252 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges & damage to side wall & perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

eml light on

Fail 18 Jul 2016 97,252 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges & damage to side wall & perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

eml light on

Pass 30 Mar 2015 95,513 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged and wearing low on ouiter edge

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,296 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges and some damage to outer tyre wall

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 19 Mar 2014 94,296 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges and some damage to outer tyre wall

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2012 89,394 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,354 miles

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

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

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

drivers washer jet week

Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,039 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 81,028 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 78,403 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 78,401 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,240 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 58,406 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2006 40,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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 LVH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LVH, 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 LVH registered?

MX03 LVH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is MX03 LVH safe to buy?

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