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LK03 APZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,455 mi
Last recorded109,455 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 APZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 109,455 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 109,425 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 106,875 miles

Oil leak top of engine ()

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 10 Jun 2017 106,857 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak top of engine ()

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 13 Jun 2016 104,495 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 104,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 101,849 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 101,849 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 99,015 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 97,214 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 97,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2013 93,129 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 93,128 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 84,059 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 84,058 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 78,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 70,552 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 70,552 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 61,964 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,732 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,745 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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LK03 APZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LK03 APZ, 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 LK03 APZ registered?

LK03 APZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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The MOT history for LK03 APZ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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