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AY03 DVX

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,967 mi
Last recorded101,967 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DVX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 101,967 miles

EML light is on indicating a fault

bolt in n/s front inner cv joint loose

Fail 8 Feb 2017 101,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

EML light is on indicating a fault

bolt in n/s front inner cv joint loose

Pass 10 Feb 2016 96,065 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 96,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 94,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 11 Feb 2014 91,430 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 21 Feb 2013 88,116 miles

nsr tyre cracked/perished

Pass 6 Feb 2012 79,166 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 70,455 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 61,392 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,495 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,173 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,245 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 26,104 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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AY03 DVX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol 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 AY03 DVX, 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 AY03 DVX registered?

AY03 DVX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is AY03 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 DVX 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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