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DX03 HLW

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,999 mi
Last recorded143,999 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 HLW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 143,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 141,649 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge poor (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush just starting to de-bond from housing but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting on underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 140,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak at cat converter where a welding repair has been carried out.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge poor (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 140,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 140,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 136,982 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 134,791 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 134,787 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 131,596 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 119,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 119,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,409 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 99,254 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 99,254 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 86,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre wearing low from inner edge

OSF tyre wearing low from the inner edge

both front brake binding

Fail 6 Sep 2014 86,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre wearing low from inner edge

OSF tyre wearing low from the inner edge

both front brake binding

Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,008 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

small cuts in sidewall of nearside front tyre

tailbox in poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2013 67,994 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

small cuts in sidewall of nearside front tyre

tailbox in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,309 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 62,309 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,914 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 45,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre ewaring on inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,976 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,538 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,020 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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DX03 HLW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 52,798 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HLW, 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 DX03 HLW registered?

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

Is DX03 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 HLW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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