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MW03 NBX

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,510 mi
Last recorded60,510 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 NBX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,510 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 60,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE LAMP ON

Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake disks starting to rust

n/s/r tyre getting worn on outer edge

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2009 50,743 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake disks starting to rust

n/s/r tyre getting worn on outer edge

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,896 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2008 41,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,156 miles

FRONT FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE (19%)

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

N/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD (3MM)

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE (24%)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 33,051 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

FRONT FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE (19%)

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

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

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE (24%)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,535 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 25,534 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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MW03 NBX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MW03 NBX, 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 MW03 NBX registered?

MW03 NBX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is MW03 NBX safe to buy?

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