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KN03 TDZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,891 mi
Last recorded58,891 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 TDZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 58,891 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 57,222 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 57,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 54,660 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x2 ()

Fail 21 Mar 2024 54,660 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x2 ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 52,248 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 50,647 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 48,801 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 48,801 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 47,327 miles

nearside rear service brake could be improved

Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls cracking, dated 2009. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 46,301 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front ball joints have bad corrosion around casing and connection bolts to suspension arms.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls cracking, dated 2009. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 45,016 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 45,016 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,126 miles

drivers seat height adjustment faulty

Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,563 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,036 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,816 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 40,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,797 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,186 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,731 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,869 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,273 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 33,017 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,865 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 30,861 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 25,306 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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KN03 TDZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 KN03 TDZ, 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 KN03 TDZ registered?

KN03 TDZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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