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DK03 TFU

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,636 mi
Last recorded114,636 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 TFU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,636 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 114,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 106,304 miles

Coil spring corroded offside front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 106,225 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded offside front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 102,213 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 102,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 100,087 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 100,087 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,972 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 98,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust back box tail pipe dererioated corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 91,763 miles

tailpipe corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 91,763 miles

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

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

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

os rear inner tyre stepped and perishing

tailpipe corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 79,628 miles

front brake discs corroded

front screen chipped

Fail 2 May 2014 79,628 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front screen chipped

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,956 miles

front brake disks corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 55,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake disks corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 47,241 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,156 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,985 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 27,204 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 21,923 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,664 miles

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

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 TFU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TFU, 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 TFU registered?

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

Is DK03 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 TFU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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