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DK03 OWM

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,064 mi
Last recorded112,064 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 OWM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 112,064 miles

All 4 tyres deteriorated/splitting

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 111,363 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 107,785 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 104,101 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 104,101 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 89,248 miles

Slight play in steering.

Brake pipes just starting to corrode.

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 89,247 miles

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.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,762 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 87,762 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,759 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 87,691 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 87,685 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 87,669 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2010 84,102 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 67,730 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 56,639 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 45,315 miles

front no plate cracked

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 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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