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DX03 RJZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,131 mi
Last recorded48,131 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 RJZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 48,131 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 47,921 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2024 47,921 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2023 47,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 47,544 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 47,360 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 47,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 47,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split/worn but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn/split but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2020 47,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split/worn but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn/split but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2019 47,081 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 46,876 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 46,565 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Wheel nut covers fitted

rear brakes low effort

Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,296 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 46,296 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,923 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 45,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 45,591 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 45,214 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,936 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,511 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 43,766 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

oil leak from gearbox

reverse light inop

Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,766 miles

oil leak from gearbox

reverse light inop

Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,000 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,311 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,979 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,621 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 28,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear blade torn

small split in rear bumper n/s

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front tyres worn at edges

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 RJZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 RJZ, 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 RJZ registered?

DX03 RJZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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