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PN03 TVF

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,121 mi
Last recorded97,121 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 TVF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 97,121 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 81,436 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,678 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,349 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 77,349 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has visible vsurface cracking inner sidewall

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 73,724 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,752 miles

both rear shock absorber covers broken

damage to os outer sill lip

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,057 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine has slight misfire

Fail 23 Apr 2013 65,056 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine has slight misfire

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,743 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 56,583 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,014 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,141 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,924 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,224 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,596 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 TVF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TVF, 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 TVF registered?

PN03 TVF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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