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KN03 TEV

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,276 mi
Last recorded50,276 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 TEV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 50,276 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 50,276 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 50,225 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 50,225 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 48,876 miles

centre exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2022 46,915 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 44,981 miles

slight exhaust blow at rear

Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,522 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 41,488 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 40,020 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 38,641 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,446 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 36,446 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,503 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,934 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,129 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,257 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,620 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 23,943 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 21,823 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 19,237 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 15,682 miles

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

both front tyre`s wearing on inner edge`s

Pass 29 Apr 2006 13,348 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 TEV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TEV, 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 TEV registered?

KN03 TEV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is KN03 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN03 TEV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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