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PN03 DZV

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

65,166 mi
Last recorded65,166 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 DZV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 65,166 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid joint clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 65,149 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid joint clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 62,780 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 56,994 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 56,937 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 51,642 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 46,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 46,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear bump stops perrished

Pass 14 May 2019 45,899 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 45,499 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2016 44,836 miles

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

Rear tyres slight cracking on tread

Pass 5 May 2015 44,441 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 44,061 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,465 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,798 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 41,931 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,942 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,912 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,684 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,420 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,292 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,469 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 DZV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 PN03 DZV, 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 DZV registered?

PN03 DZV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is PN03 DZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN03 DZV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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