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DX03 HNZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,236 mi
Last recorded145,236 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 HNZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 145,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 139,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 124,685 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 124,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 112,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 102,105 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 91,579 miles

offside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2014 80,714 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 74,670 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2012 71,222 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 67,004 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 62,723 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 62,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,867 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 56,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,179 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,196 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 30,655 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 HNZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HNZ, 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 HNZ registered?

DX03 HNZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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