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NK03 AEC

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,833 mi
Last recorded105,833 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 AEC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 105,833 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 85,900 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 85,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,679 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,282 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 41,204 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,474 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,124 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,681 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 24,691 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,804 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 14,547 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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NK03 AEC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK03 AEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK03 AEC registered?

NK03 AEC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is NK03 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK03 AEC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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