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DK03 AYB

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,574 mi
Last recorded79,574 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 AYB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,574 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 76,956 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 76,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,698 miles

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

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,438 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket heavily corroded

engine management light on

front and rear number plates starting to fade

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front wiper starting to smear

Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,521 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine warning light on

front exhaust mount loose

n/s/f seat not tilt

wipers split at ends

Pass 25 Mar 2013 54,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,918 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,096 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,347 miles

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

engine light on

front discs corroded on edges

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,858 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,141 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 12,289 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 2,894 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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DK03 AYB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DK03 AYB, 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 DK03 AYB registered?

DK03 AYB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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