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AC03 DUZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,912 mi
Last recorded130,912 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 DUZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 130,912 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 120,683 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 120,683 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 111,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 106,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

front discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 100,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 93,781 miles

Exhaust system rusty,no visible leaks.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Wipers juddering on screen.

Fail 29 May 2013 93,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust system rusty,no visible leaks.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Wipers juddering on screen.

Pass 30 May 2012 93,380 miles

Battery Insecure

Chip In Windscreen Outside Swept Area

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

O/S Steering Arm Slight Play

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

Fail 30 May 2012 93,380 miles

Battery Insecure

Chip In Windscreen Outside Swept Area

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

O/S Steering Arm Slight Play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 75,607 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 59,639 miles

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)

rear number plate starting to delamenate

Fail 27 May 2010 59,639 miles

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear number plate starting to delamenate

Pass 6 May 2009 44,528 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 31,631 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 19,552 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,674 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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AC03 DUZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AC03 DUZ, 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 AC03 DUZ registered?

AC03 DUZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AC03 DUZ safe to buy?

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