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MW03 NCY

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,377 mi
Last recorded53,377 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 NCY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,377 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view broken outer casing. (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre is perished but can't see ply cords yet.

Fail 27 Mar 2017 53,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view broken outer casing. (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre is perished but can't see ply cords yet.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,365 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,207 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 48,207 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 43,897 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 43,897 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 38,675 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 38,675 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,595 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,188 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

wiper blades smearing

Fail 5 Jul 2010 34,186 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

wiper blades smearing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,104 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

rear bump stops split.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,728 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,346 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,855 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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MW03 NCY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NCY, 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 NCY registered?

MW03 NCY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is MW03 NCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW03 NCY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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