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DX03 RDY

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,344 mi
Last recorded102,344 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 102,344 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

Fail 22 Dec 2015 102,344 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired NEARSIDE (INCORRECT SIZE BOLT FITTED) (2.4.A.2)

Road wheel distorted OFFSIDE FRONT INNER (4.2.A.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating NEARSIDE (3.7.B.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating OFFSIDE (3.7.B.3)

FRONT SUBFRAME MISALIGNED

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

Fail 16 Dec 2015 102,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing wheel sensor (3.4.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and has slight noise? (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel cambered from accident damage

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front grills missing

Pass 14 Jul 2014 91,961 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,104 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 83,274 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,083 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 74,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs pitted/corroded/poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,380 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 56,365 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 56,365 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,119 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Jul 2007 41,655 miles

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

front brakes show small amount of out of balance readings

nearside rear tyre shows pattern lift satisfactory for test

Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,289 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 RDY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RDY, 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 RDY registered?

DX03 RDY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 July 2003.

Is DX03 RDY safe to buy?

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