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MX03 LVZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,147 mi
Last recorded105,147 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 LVZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2018 105,147 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake discs backing plate heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn/smooth on outer edge 185/55/14

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn/smooth on outer edge 185/55/14

Offside Front Brake discs backing plate heavily corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn/smooth outer edge 185/55/14

Offside Outer Sill damaged/bent

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine & gearbox area

Fail 9 Oct 2018 105,145 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pads NSF wearing thin

Front wipers poor performance

Nearside Rear Tyre under inflated

Oil leaks from gearbox & engine

Pass 7 Oct 2017 94,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 81,792 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 81,792 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 78,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 78,432 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 68,596 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre repaired in side wall

Fail 24 Apr 2013 59,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre repaired in side wall

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,327 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 51,327 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,210 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Apr 2010 38,717 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 38,717 miles

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

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)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,846 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,287 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 19,720 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,849 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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MX03 LVZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LVZ, 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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MX03 LVZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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