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WD03 DYT

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,866 mi
Last recorded111,866 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 DYT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 111,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 111,861 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 102,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 102,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Drive shaft bent (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 98,360 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 98,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 98,329 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc C/V gaiter split and perished at drive shaft (small) end. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split in middle smearing view. (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lamp illuminated Amber. (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split in middle smearing view. (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lamp illuminated Amber. (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Fog lamp illuminates White light only. (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System damaged with front support bracket broken off with a slight blow. (7.1.2)

Heavy engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55R14/80H Tread bald towards edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Aim very low and well below base line. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 68,897 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,727 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 8 Aug 2012 49,881 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,763 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 28,820 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 25,903 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 25,903 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 19,269 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 14,701 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 14,595 miles

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

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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WD03 DYT is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WD03 DYT, 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 WD03 DYT registered?

WD03 DYT is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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