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KX03 FBU

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,877 mi
Last recorded77,877 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 FBU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 77,877 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 76,529 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 76,529 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 72,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mil close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,038 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 70,038 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 68,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 63,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,140 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 61,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres worn down to limit on inner edges (Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,704 miles

Both front tyres worn inner shoulder and both rear tyres worn unevenly

crack in o/s mirror glass

slight play in n/s/f outer anti roll bar link

squeal from n/s/r brake

Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,509 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 53,224 miles

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nearside front tyre is wearing low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing uneven on inner edge

offside front tyre is low on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2011 53,215 miles

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

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nearside front tyre is wearing low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing uneven on inner edge

offside front tyre is low on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,805 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,438 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 43,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,770 miles

Rear wiper blade showing signs of 'fatique'

Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,907 miles

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

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

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 FBU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FBU, 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

How do I check the history of KX03 FBU?

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What year was KX03 FBU registered?

KX03 FBU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is KX03 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX03 FBU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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