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PN03 EAE

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,989 mi
Last recorded63,989 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 EAE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust system is insecure at the front

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2018 63,829 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Coil spring insecure offside & nearside (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system is insecure at the front

Front Position lamp incorrect colour offside & nearside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside of car

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lights are inoperative

Pass 7 Nov 2015 60,679 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,538 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,016 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 53,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 47,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,915 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,183 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,384 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,313 miles

Engine management light on dashboard

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,885 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 16,885 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 12,197 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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PN03 EAE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PN03 EAE, 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 PN03 EAE registered?

PN03 EAE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is PN03 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN03 EAE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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