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KE03 EYW

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,421 mi
Last recorded79,421 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 EYW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,421 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 79,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2014 75,469 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 73,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust backbox deteriorating

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 12 Dec 2012 73,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust backbox deteriorating

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 10 Dec 2011 69,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 69,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 63,900 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,674 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,641 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 45,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 43,976 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 33,368 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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KE03 EYW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KE03 EYW, 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 KE03 EYW registered?

KE03 EYW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is KE03 EYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE03 EYW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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