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NH03 XYD

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,101 mi
Last recorded120,101 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 XYD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 120,101 miles

advise exhaust system modified

advise modified suspension fitted limited damping affect

advise park brake travel

Fail 24 Jun 2019 120,047 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Emissions not tested due to engine light on / modified exhaust system fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected o/s inner steering rack end worn (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise exhaust system modified

advise modified suspension fitted limited damping affect

advise park brake travel

Pass 29 Jun 2018 102,958 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 102,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,517 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes have been greased

Fail 25 Apr 2017 87,517 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes have been greased

Pass 17 May 2016 84,260 miles

EPC light on

Front Disc's slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,514 miles

oil leak

tail pipe corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 77,514 miles

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

oil leak

tail pipe corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,483 miles

exhaust insecure on bracket but wont fall off

front brake discs worn, lipped and pitted

n/s/r tyre cracking

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2012 70,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust insecure on bracket but wont fall off

front brake discs worn, lipped and pitted

n/s/r tyre cracking

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,427 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 8 Aug 2011 66,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,888 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2010 58,888 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 50,830 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 50,825 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,766 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,552 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,776 miles

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

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

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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NH03 XYD is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc 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 NH03 XYD, 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 NH03 XYD registered?

NH03 XYD is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is NH03 XYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH03 XYD shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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