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KX03 FBG

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,818 mi
Last recorded81,818 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 FBG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2014 81,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside door difficult to open from outside.

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter perishing.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 72,987 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Had very small leak on front flexible exhaust pipe

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

N/S/F wheel is touching to inner wheel arch covers

N/S/R tyre slightly worn on outer edge and worn low on inner edge and had a small cut on outer sidewall

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2013 72,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Coolant level is low

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Had very small leak on front flexible exhaust pipe

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

N/S/F wheel is touching to inner wheel arch covers

N/S/R tyre slightly worn on outer edge and worn low on inner edge and had a small cut on outer sidewall

O/S/F brake pads getting low

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2012 64,005 miles

Both headlamp aims are on limit

Engine mangement light stays on

N/S/R tyre got small cut on outer sidewall

Pass 20 May 2011 54,997 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 54,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2010 45,954 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 22 May 2010 45,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake pads worn low.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,824 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,980 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet release faulty

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2007 29,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,177 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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KX03 FBG is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KX03 FBG, 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 KX03 FBG registered?

KX03 FBG is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is KX03 FBG safe to buy?

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