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DK03 AYG

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,611 mi
Last recorded109,611 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 AYG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 109,611 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,392 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,957 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,014 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front coil spring lightly corroded

Rear coil spring lightly corroded

Sight gearbox oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 82,014 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front coil spring lightly corroded

Rear coil spring lightly corroded

Sight gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,930 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 74,930 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,084 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,293 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 52,293 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 38,086 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,086 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,568 miles

both front discs sighns of corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,275 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,029 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,461 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,483 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 10,744 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 AYG is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AYG, 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 AYG registered?

DK03 AYG is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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