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LKZ 1875

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,365 mi
Last recorded84,365 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKZ 1875
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 84,365 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,454 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 78,454 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,500 miles

offside rear plate light a little dim

Fail 28 Oct 2014 73,500 miles

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

offside rear plate light a little dim

Fail 28 Oct 2013 68,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,110 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,740 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 61,740 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs are VERY corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Dec 2011 52,828 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 49,368 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 49,368 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,806 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 40,806 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,778 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 33,778 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,782 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 19,984 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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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LKZ 1875 is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LKZ 1875, 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 LKZ 1875 registered?

LKZ 1875 is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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