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PX03 FDF

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,976 mi
Last recorded75,976 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 FDF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,976 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 8 Jul 2016 67,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 6 May 2015 57,975 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,747 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

O/s/f suspension arm rear bush worn/splitting

Rear exhaust corroded/slight blow

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,102 miles

exhaust backbox rusting at joint

osf bottom arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,506 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,741 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,010 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,528 miles

Airbag warning light on

Front brake discs rusted/pitted on inner edges

Rear exhaust poor - slight blow

Fail 15 Apr 2009 38,528 miles

Airbag warning light on

Front brake discs rusted/pitted on inner edges

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear exhaust poor - slight blow

Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,089 miles

advise front brake discs rusty on in side

Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,809 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 22,125 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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PX03 FDF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PX03 FDF, 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 PX03 FDF registered?

PX03 FDF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is PX03 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX03 FDF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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