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MX03 WDV

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,708 mi
Last recorded99,708 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 WDV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 99,708 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 99,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 95,104 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 95,103 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 87,381 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 77,127 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,561 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 65,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 59,959 miles

os rear tyre cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2009 59,953 miles

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

os rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2008 49,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,430 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,268 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 45,268 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2006 36,388 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 36,388 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 WDV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WDV, 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 WDV registered?

MX03 WDV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is MX03 WDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX03 WDV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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