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KX03 EZS

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,542 mi
Last recorded82,542 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 EZS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 82,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 82,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 78,539 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,562 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inside (4.1.E.1)

brakes may need adjustment or repaire

Pass 19 Mar 2016 68,234 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 62,124 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 62,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 61,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,079 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,587 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 54,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,663 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 51,663 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,311 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,126 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 45,126 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,217 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 42,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 30,917 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,801 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 3 Mar 2006 22,800 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake travel

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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KX03 EZS is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KX03 EZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX03 EZS registered?

KX03 EZS is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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