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PX03 DXV

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,071 mi
Last recorded79,071 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 DXV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,071 miles

both front wipers slightly split

drivers door hinges worn

engine light on

exhaust system slightly corrodded at places

passengers door hinges worn and check strap bolts loose

petrol flap broken

slight brake squeak

Fail 7 Mar 2012 79,071 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front wipers slightly split

drivers door hinges worn

engine light on

exhaust system slightly corrodded at places

passengers door hinges worn and check strap bolts loose

petrol flap broken

slight brake squeak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,135 miles

engine light on

o/s door hinges worn

petrol flap broken and missing

Fail 7 Mar 2011 70,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

o/s door hinges worn

petrol flap broken and missing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,450 miles

drivers door hinges worn

front pads low 3-6000

n/s/r tyre 1.6-2mm

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,687 miles

o/s numba plate light dull

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 12 Mar 2009 52,687 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s numba plate light dull

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,752 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 32,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,144 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 20,641 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,641 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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PX03 DXV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PX03 DXV, 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 PX03 DXV registered?

PX03 DXV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is PX03 DXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX03 DXV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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