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KE03 NNZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,275 mi
Last recorded135,275 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 NNZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 135,275 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 135,273 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 135,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 123,590 miles

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

Non standard suspension fitted

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

Reversing lamp out

Fail 13 Nov 2018 123,590 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 3D letters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 3D letters (0.1 (d))

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

Non standard suspension fitted

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

Reversing lamp out

Pass 14 Nov 2017 114,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

suspension modified and lowered

Fail 13 Nov 2017 114,996 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

suspension modified and lowered

Pass 12 Nov 2016 104,295 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 94,649 miles

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

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

wipers split

Fail 6 Nov 2015 94,649 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

wipers split

Pass 14 Nov 2014 87,209 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 80,691 miles

Both bottom ball joint dust covers becomung split & perished (heavy)

Both rear tyres worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 80,658 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both bottom ball joint dust covers becomung split & perished (heavy)

Both rear tyres worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 76,233 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 76,233 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 67,127 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,036 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 60,035 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,063 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 52,062 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 48,333 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 48,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,003 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 35,880 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 NNZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NNZ, 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 NNZ registered?

KE03 NNZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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