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DX03 HSC

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,392 mi
Last recorded33,392 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 HSC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 33,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 32,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 31,450 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 31,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 30,306 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 30,303 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 29,020 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 29,020 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 28,153 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 25,774 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 24,155 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 24,155 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 22,613 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge / perishing

Fail 3 May 2017 22,613 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge / perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2016 19,651 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 17,069 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 15,943 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 14,684 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 13,567 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 12,101 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 10,546 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 8,841 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 7,696 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 6,453 miles

Offside rear lens cracked, letting in water

Slight damage on front number plate

Pass 23 Jan 2006 4,929 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 4,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HSC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HSC, 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 HSC?

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What year was DX03 HSC registered?

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

Is DX03 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 HSC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX03 HSC have outstanding finance?

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