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KW03 STZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,444 mi
Last recorded99,444 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 STZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 99,444 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 99,431 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 95,138 miles

advise rear no plate

Pass 1 Jun 2012 91,582 miles

advise rear no plate

Pass 1 Jun 2011 82,224 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,289 miles

exhaust mount been welded.

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge.

Fail 28 May 2010 71,201 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge.

Pass 29 May 2009 61,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 52,522 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 42,637 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,079 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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KW03 STZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KW03 STZ, 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 KW03 STZ registered?

KW03 STZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 August 2003.

Is KW03 STZ safe to buy?

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