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NK03 BRV

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,068 mi
Last recorded82,068 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 BRV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,068 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,370 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 76,370 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,591 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,941 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,639 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,608 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,080 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 52,080 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 49,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 36,842 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,626 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 23,612 miles

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)

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 BRV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BRV, 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 BRV registered?

NK03 BRV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is NK03 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK03 BRV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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