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AR03 DOM

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,294 mi
Last recorded46,294 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 DOM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 46,294 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 46,156 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits because of exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 41,363 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 31,969 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 28,231 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,902 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,466 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 23,185 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2013 18,826 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 15,653 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 15,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 12,124 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,081 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 10,109 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 8,781 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 7,485 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,047 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 4,935 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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AR03 DOM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AR03 DOM, 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 AR03 DOM registered?

AR03 DOM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is AR03 DOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 DOM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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