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DK03 TFE

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,736 mi
Last recorded48,736 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 TFE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,736 miles

REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS ARE SPLIT

Fail 20 Jun 2015 48,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS ARE SPLIT

Pass 28 Jun 2014 41,052 miles

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

engine lamp is on

near side door strap missing

Fail 27 Jun 2014 41,046 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

engine lamp is on

near side door strap missing

Pass 21 May 2013 37,314 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 May 2012 33,199 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 29,866 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 26,484 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 23,648 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish........

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine MIL light on......

Front number deteriorated but readable......

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 20,455 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 17,159 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 13,560 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 TFE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

DK03 TFE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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