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NK03 BWP

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,091 mi
Last recorded102,091 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 BWP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 102,091 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 92,872 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,881 miles

airbag light on

both front wishbone,rear bushes worn

engine management light on

epc light on

exhaust systym complete corroded

horn weak

oil leak

slight judder front brakes

Fail 17 Jun 2010 82,881 miles

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

airbag light on

both front wishbone,rear bushes worn

engine management light on

epc light on

exhaust systym complete corroded

horn weak

oil leak

slight judder front brakes

Pass 6 Aug 2009 70,974 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 63,126 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f side light poor

Pass 1 Aug 2008 63,126 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f side light poor

Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,077 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 46,077 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

advise passenger door mirror cracked

Pass 26 May 2006 33,800 miles

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

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 BWP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BWP, 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 BWP registered?

NK03 BWP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is NK03 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK03 BWP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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