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LF03 KPZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

90,708 mi
Last recorded90,708 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 KPZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 90,708 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 90,445 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 81,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 81,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 75,868 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 75,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 67,280 miles

slight oil leak from gear box

Fail 24 Nov 2018 67,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 23 Nov 2017 61,778 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 22 Nov 2017 61,778 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2016 58,057 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 58,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,215 miles

Front brake discs corroding/pitting

Pass 2 Dec 2014 53,569 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 30 Nov 2012 51,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads getting low

light pitting to front brake disc's

o/s and n/s rear tyres perishing and cracking

Fail 1 Dec 2011 49,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear brakes slight inbalance

rear tyres wearing low

slight damage to off side front subframe

Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,649 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes slight inbalance

rear tyres wearing low

slight damage to off side front subframe

Pass 30 Nov 2010 48,983 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 48,317 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 48,317 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,669 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 44,667 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,253 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,432 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 16,908 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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LF03 KPZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LF03 KPZ, 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 LF03 KPZ registered?

LF03 KPZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is LF03 KPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 KPZ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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