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WX03 EXA

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,753 mi
Last recorded83,753 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 EXA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 83,753 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 120,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 120,883 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 116,502 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes near load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 111,431 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 111,431 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,940 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 106,940 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 104,303 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 104,303 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 91,658 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 85,777 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,018 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,824 miles

advise osf ball joint dust cover

horn only works in one position horn switch defective

Fail 4 Apr 2016 73,801 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

advise osf ball joint dust cover

Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,321 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 70,321 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,095 miles

advise front pads getting low

Fail 18 Mar 2014 65,060 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

advise front pads getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,145 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,074 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 56,074 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,153 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 53,153 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2010 48,876 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

petrol cap missing

Pass 29 May 2009 44,523 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 44,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 37,158 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,435 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 21,999 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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WX03 EXA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WX03 EXA, 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 WX03 EXA registered?

WX03 EXA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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