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PN03 DPX

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,395 mi
Last recorded88,395 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 DPX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 88,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle section (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres low on tread and showing uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking on inner face

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear seats folded down unable to access seat belts fully

Fail 19 Jan 2018 88,395 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle section (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres low on tread and showing uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking on inner face

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear seats folded down unable to access seat belts fully

Pass 18 Jan 2017 81,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

heatshield insecure

rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Fail 13 Jan 2017 81,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

heatshield insecure

rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,478 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 57,756 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades are split on the ends

Fail 20 Feb 2014 54,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades are split on the ends

Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,336 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 50,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,263 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,994 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 40,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,755 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,653 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,146 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 19,472 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 19,472 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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PN03 DPX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN03 DPX, 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

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What year was PN03 DPX registered?

PN03 DPX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is PN03 DPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN03 DPX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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