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DA03 SSU

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,068 mi
Last recorded56,068 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 SSU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 56,068 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 50,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

front discs in poor condition

n/s/r seat belt twisted

n/s/r shock dust cover insecure

o/s/f indicator fadeing

Pass 11 Feb 2014 50,358 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

front discs in poor condition

n/s/r seat belt twisted

n/s/r shock dust cover insecure

o/s/f indicator fadeing

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,868 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 42,868 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,202 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 30,579 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,579 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,283 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 27,283 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 24,544 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 24,543 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,586 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)

e.m.l light on

Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,713 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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DA03 SSU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DA03 SSU, 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

How do I check the history of DA03 SSU?

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What year was DA03 SSU registered?

DA03 SSU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is DA03 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA03 SSU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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