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PN03 DZY

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,274 mi
Last recorded64,274 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 DZY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre light cracking

Fail 9 Mar 2017 64,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre light cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2016 56,840 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 56,840 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,886 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bumpstops split

Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,185 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 38,185 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,715 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,946 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 30,946 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,070 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 26,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,316 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,378 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,363 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,744 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 28,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 17,986 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 DZY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 996cc 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 DZY, 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 DZY registered?

PN03 DZY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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