CarVerify

Free Car Check

DX03 HHY

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,093 mi
Last recorded48,093 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 HHY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 48,093 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 48,092 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,350 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,488 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,615 miles

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

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

rear brakes noisey

Pass 14 Apr 2015 16,721 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 6,989 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 6,698 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 6,477 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 6,239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 5,997 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 5,185 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 4,810 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 3,479 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 2,719 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
Full Seat Arosa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DX03 HHY 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 93.3%.

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 DX03 HHY, 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

How do I check the history of DX03 HHY?

You can check the full history of DX03 HHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX03 HHY registered?

DX03 HHY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is DX03 HHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 HHY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX03 HHY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DX03 HHY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.