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DX03 HTC

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,858 mi
Last recorded72,858 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 HTC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 72,858 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 72,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box heatshield loose, but not likely to become detached

Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,937 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 70,937 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 62,458 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 62,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,610 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,314 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 36,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 36,874 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS STAYING ON

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,180 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 35,180 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,029 miles

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

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 HTC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HTC, 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 HTC?

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What year was DX03 HTC registered?

DX03 HTC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is DX03 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 HTC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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