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DN03 LWS

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,076 mi
Last recorded86,076 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 LWS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 86,076 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 86,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 78,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 78,306 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 73,391 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,210 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 66,210 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 55,604 miles

exhaust cat loose in front ehaust box

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,159 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 44,514 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 38,925 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 26 May 2009 38,925 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2008 31,787 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 25,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 18,902 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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DN03 LWS is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DN03 LWS, 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 DN03 LWS registered?

DN03 LWS is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is DN03 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN03 LWS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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