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NK03 AHP

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,229 mi
Last recorded72,229 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 AHP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 72,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded ALL X4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 67,811 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 65,580 miles

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED BUT UNABLE TO SEE HOW BADLY DUE TO COATING

EXHAUST BLOW

FRONT PIPE EXHAUST INSERCURE

Pass 10 May 2014 60,012 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 57,402 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2013 57,402 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 54,968 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 53,452 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,446 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 46,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 37,108 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,108 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,558 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,972 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,309 miles

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

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

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

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 AHP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AHP, 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 AHP registered?

NK03 AHP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is NK03 AHP safe to buy?

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