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DX03 HLU

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,340 mi
Last recorded59,340 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 HLU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,340 miles

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

rear brakes imbalanced

rear exhaust box catching on heat shield

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,068 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 52,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,037 miles

Front discs very corroded and worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,859 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 38,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 31,670 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,376 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 20,187 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 16,009 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 15,996 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brakes running out of balance just within tollerance

Rear brakes squeeling and grinding

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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DX03 HLU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DX03 HLU, 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 DX03 HLU registered?

DX03 HLU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is DX03 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 HLU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX03 HLU have outstanding finance?

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