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MX03 VXL

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,844 mi
Last recorded96,844 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 VXL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 96,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (3.5.1g)

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

YOUR SERVICE BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Fail 1 May 2018 96,844 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S AND N/S (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded CENTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S LOW (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (3.5.1g)

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

YOUR SERVICE BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 9 May 2017 92,966 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive DOOR SILL (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak AT GEARBOX N/S DRIVE SHAFT ()

REAR HATCH DOOR NOT OPENING

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

Fail 5 May 2017 92,908 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive DOOR SILL (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak AT GEARBOX N/S DRIVE SHAFT ()

REAR HATCH DOOR NOT OPENING

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

Pass 12 May 2016 88,090 miles

oil leak.

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

item removed from drivers view.

Fail 29 Apr 2016 88,079 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

item removed from drivers view.

oil leak.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,952 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 82,828 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,141 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 75,109 miles

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

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

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

score mark on windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,824 miles

Long travel on hand brake

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Apr 2012 64,436 miles

coolant level low

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 64,436 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

coolant level low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2011 55,178 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disks are heavily corroded and only just within allowed proformance limits

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyre wear surgests and adjustment is required

offside front wiper is split but clearing

the cambelt may be due for replacement based upon age

Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,043 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,577 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,217 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,672 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 17,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 11,379 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 VXL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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