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NK03 AGX

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,023 mi
Last recorded125,023 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 AGX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 125,023 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 124,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing Insecure (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2016 120,277 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 120,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 111,395 miles

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

corrosion to underside

engine noisy

Fail 12 Sep 2015 111,395 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to underside

engine noisy

Pass 20 Sep 2014 101,117 miles

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

corrossion to underside

front suspension arm bushes

Fail 20 Sep 2014 101,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

corrossion to underside

Pass 18 Sep 2013 92,929 miles

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 8 Oct 2012 90,272 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,341 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 85,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 76,561 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 67,115 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,677 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,336 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 34,151 miles

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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox leaking fluid!

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 AGX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NK03 AGX, 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 NK03 AGX registered?

NK03 AGX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is NK03 AGX safe to buy?

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