MOT Status
ValidMileage
112,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All 4 tyres deteriorated/splitting
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Slight play in steering.
Brake pipes just starting to corrode.
Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases welds around CAT (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering system fouling Driveshaft fouling on chassis leg (2.1.4 (a))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both front brake flexis. (5.2.3 (f))
Brake pipes just starting to corrode.
Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
Slight play in steering.
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise rear section of exhaust deteriorated
Both front brake discs slightly corroded
Both front brake pads appear to be wearing thin
Exhaust system (middle / rear) sections corroded
slight movement in o/s/f door hinges
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both front brake discs slightly corroded
Both front brake pads appear to be wearing thin
Exhaust system (middle / rear) sections corroded
slight movement in o/s/f door hinges
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front no plate cracked
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DK03 OWM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 OWM, 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 OWM registered?
DK03 OWM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 March 2003.
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