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DF03 DAF

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,626 mi
Last recorded85,626 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 DAF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 85,626 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 85,626 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 84,980 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 79,368 miles

Exhaust Silencer Corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 79,368 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Wishbone) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Silencer Corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 74,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover/bumpstop perrished

Pass 2 Aug 2016 65,613 miles

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

rear bump stops broken

Fail 3 Aug 2015 59,637 miles

N/S/F tyre outer side wall is damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,637 miles

N/S/F tyre outer side wall is damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 52,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 52,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 40,064 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,064 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 38,600 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 34,157 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 31,411 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 31,411 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2009 25,702 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 23,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 18,612 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 15,037 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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DF03 DAF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF03 DAF, 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 DF03 DAF registered?

DF03 DAF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is DF03 DAF safe to buy?

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