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DN03 LYF

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

32,984 mi
Last recorded32,984 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 LYF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 32,984 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 32,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 32,388 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Engine management light om

Fuel smell under vehicle... but no visible leaks

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 32,365 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Engine management light om

Fuel smell under vehicle... but no visible leaks

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 31,710 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Smell of fuel under vehicle...but no visible leaks

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All.....185/55/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 30,896 miles

Both rear brakes have low performance

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Jacking point missing

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Smell of petrol under vehicle but no visible leaks,further investigation recommended

Fail 20 Jun 2022 30,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both rear brakes have low performance

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Smell of petrol under vehicle but no visible leaks,further investigation recommended

Pass 16 Jun 2021 30,315 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and all brake components

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 30,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and all brake components

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 29,653 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 29,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 29,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 28,692 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 27,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

condition of rear shocker covers

mud under vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,847 miles

condition of rear shocker covers

mud under vehicle

smell of fuel

Pass 2 Jun 2015 25,652 miles

Both rear damper dust covers broken

Rear brakes noisey

Pass 2 Jun 2014 24,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

mud under vehicle

Pass 28 May 2013 22,655 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 21,377 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 20,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear s/absorbers top covers loose

Pass 27 May 2010 18,918 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 18,918 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,181 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 14,727 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 14,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,141 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 9,376 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 LYF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LYF, 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 LYF registered?

DN03 LYF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DN03 LYF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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