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LA03 NLE

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,245 mi
Last recorded72,245 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 NLE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 72,245 miles

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

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

front lower arms rear bushes starting to separate and split

nearside rear brake noisy

rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Fail 4 May 2013 66,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 4 May 2013 66,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both sides rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 14 May 2012 61,560 miles

all tyres, outer treads perishing.

Fail 10 May 2012 61,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all tyres, outer treads perishing.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,174 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,031 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,079 miles

n/s number plate light,lens cover missing

Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,295 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 41,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,556 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,500 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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LA03 NLE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 999cc 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 LA03 NLE, 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 LA03 NLE registered?

LA03 NLE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is LA03 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA03 NLE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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