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DX03 RFL

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,103 mi
Last recorded111,103 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 RFL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 111,103 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides trailing bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 23 Dec 2016 105,850 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 94,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 94,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

engine light

Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,389 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,326 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 76,599 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,263 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,400 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 64,400 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

excessive corrosion on front brake disc's.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,912 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 47,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,727 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,351 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,414 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 36,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 29,671 miles

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

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

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 RFL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

DX03 RFL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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