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MX03 KVR

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,144 mi
Last recorded103,144 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 KVR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 103,144 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit / inner edge (4.1.E.1)

damage to windscreen

power steering pipe/s are corroded/inscure

Fail 7 Jul 2017 103,144 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit / inner edge (4.1.E.1)

damage to windscreen

power steering pipe/s are corroded/inscure

Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre/s are wearing on inner edges/ slightly distorted in tread

damage to windscreen

nearside front brake pad/s appear to be getting low

split in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 27 Jun 2016 99,440 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre/s are wearing on inner edges/ slightly distorted in tread

damage to windscreen

nearside front brake pad/s appear to be getting low

split in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

front brake discs appear worn/corroded on inner face

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge (2mm)

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

slight damage to o/s/f seatbelt buckle (opperation not effected)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 94,970 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

front brake discs appear worn/corroded on inner face

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge (2mm)

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

slight damage to o/s/f seatbelt buckle (opperation not effected)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 84,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,678 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,194 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 76,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 67,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,845 miles

fuel cap cover missing

slight oil leak from gear box

Fail 5 Apr 2011 50,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

fuel cap cover missing

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 27 Mar 2010 39,768 miles

Front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

Front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Dec 2008 32,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake caliper slider dust covers are missing reccomend replacement

both front wipers are smearing reccomend replacement

debris in drivers footwell reccomend correct storage

offside rear wheel trim incorrectly fitted trapping the tyre valve reccomend repair

Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

both front brake caliper slider dust covers are missing reccomend replacement

both front wipers are smearing reccomend replacement

debris in drivers footwell reccomend correct storage

offside rear wheel trim incorrectly fitted trapping the tyre valve reccomend repair

Pass 18 Dec 2007 16,500 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 12,794 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 11,183 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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MX03 KVR is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MX03 KVR, 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 MX03 KVR registered?

MX03 KVR is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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