2003 SEAT Arosa 1.0L Petrol · N17 OWH
2003 SEAT Arosa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 43,798 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT AROSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N17 OWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 43,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N17 OWH Mileage History
- 04/07/202338,336 mi
- 21/08/202441,754 mi+3,418 mi
- 21/08/202441,754 mi
- 14/02/202643,775 mi+2,021 mi
- 23/03/202643,798 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 2,010 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N17 OWH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Seat Arosa (N17 OWH) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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