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DN03 LXX

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,096 mi
Last recorded81,096 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 LXX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,096 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 81,095 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp incorrect colour both sides on dip (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,867 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 68,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,316 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 60,316 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 50,596 miles

Service light on

both rear shocker covers insecure

exhaust flexi in poor condition

front exhaust bracket insecure

front offside shocker damp

rear nearside tyre worn low 185-55-14

rear offside number plate lamp lense missing

Fail 21 May 2013 50,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear shocker covers insecure

exhaust flexi in poor condition

front exhaust bracket insecure

front offside shocker damp

rear nearside tyre worn low 185-55-14

rear offside number plate lamp lense missing

Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

nearside rear shockers dust cover is insecure

offside rear brake is binding

offside rear shockers dust cover is insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,578 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 27,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s washer requires adjustment

Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,536 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 20,776 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 17,804 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 14,619 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 LXX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXX, 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 DN03 LXX registered?

DN03 LXX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is DN03 LXX safe to buy?

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