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PN03 DUH

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,588 mi
Last recorded41,588 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 DUH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 41,588 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 41,588 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 40,970 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 13 Jul 2022 40,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 40,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 40,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 39,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 39,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 38,875 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 38,875 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 37,278 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 37,276 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 34,618 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,523 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 30,583 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 29,045 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 26,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres have pieces rubber missing and scuffed

Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,691 miles

both front tyres have pieces rubber missing and scuffed

Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,540 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 22,200 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,833 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 19,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,763 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,106 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 13,403 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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PN03 DUH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DUH, 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 PN03 DUH registered?

PN03 DUH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is PN03 DUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN03 DUH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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