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RCZ 8219

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,122 mi
Last recorded60,122 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCZ 8219
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 60,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Gear box oil leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 60,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Both wheel arches corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower sills corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Sills corroded

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 51,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2021 51,636 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2020 50,915 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2020 50,913 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2019 44,943 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 44,943 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,761 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 41,761 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 38,215 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 38,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 33,900 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Dec 2013 32,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 28 Dec 2012 32,825 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,414 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 32,212 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 31,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,990 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 30,777 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,194 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,083 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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RCZ 8219 is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RCZ 8219, 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 RCZ 8219 registered?

RCZ 8219 is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is RCZ 8219 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCZ 8219 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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