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KC03 ODR

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,235 mi
Last recorded96,235 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 ODR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2017 96,235 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 86,817 miles

engine under tray fitted

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Fail 22 Jul 2016 86,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine under tray fitted

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,599 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,925 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 73,925 miles

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

some knocking / movement from steering column

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,003 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 67,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 63,150 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,400 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 54,887 miles

Front brake pads worn low and discs badly corroded inner edge

Front lower arm bushes cracking

Handbrake lever cover seems loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front side lamp dim

Object on windscreen

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake readings seem low

Small crack in front number plate

Wipers poor condition and smear

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,887 miles

Front brake pads worn low and discs badly corroded inner edge

Front lower arm bushes cracking

Handbrake lever cover seems loose

Nearside front side lamp dim

Object on windscreen

Rear brake readings seem low

Small crack in front number plate

Wipers poor condition and smear

Pass 3 Aug 2009 46,754 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 38,648 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 33,287 miles

rear no.plate req.soon.

Fail 4 Aug 2007 33,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear no.plate req.soon.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 25,479 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 25,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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KC03 ODR is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KC03 ODR, 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 KC03 ODR registered?

KC03 ODR is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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