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DK03 CTX

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,329 mi
Last recorded81,329 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 CTX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,329 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS ARE SPLIT

Fail 4 Jun 2014 81,327 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS ARE SPLIT

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 73,613 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 73,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 66,666 miles

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

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,846 miles

brake service

near side front tyre is low on the edges

off side rear shock absorber upper dirt cover is loose but not affectint operation

Fail 7 Jun 2011 59,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake service

near side front tyre is low on the edges

off side rear shock absorber upper dirt cover is loose but not affectint operation

Pass 19 May 2010 52,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 48,442 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,452 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,923 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 40,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,375 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CTX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DK03 CTX, 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 DK03 CTX registered?

DK03 CTX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is DK03 CTX safe to buy?

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