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R903 DHB

1997 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,825 mi
Last recorded66,825 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 DHB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,825 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

travel on handbrake

Fail 15 Feb 2023 66,825 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 63,483 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 61,324 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 58,515 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 57,159 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 56,124 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing offside rear (2.7.2a)

Rear no plate cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2018 56,124 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing offside rear (2.7.2a)

Rear no plate cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2017 55,292 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 55,288 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 54,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front & rear no plate cracked

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing & offside (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear 175/65/13 tyres worn on edge

Pass 14 Feb 2015 53,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,427 miles

both no plates cracked

both rear shockers covers worn

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,199 miles

crack front no plate

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 49,199 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

crack front no plate

Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front lower suspenson wishbone bush slightly worn

Fail 16 Feb 2012 44,600 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front lower suspenson wishbone bush slightly worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,013 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 24,582 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 20,142 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 18,272 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,272 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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R903 DHB is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,650 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 R903 DHB, 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 29 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R903 DHB registered?

R903 DHB is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R903 DHB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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