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NK03 HCU

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

79,882 mi
Last recorded79,882 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 HCU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 79,882 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 79,876 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 78,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear corner bumper damaged

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded into and out of rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

different ratio tyres each axle

drive belt cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2019 78,667 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear corner bumper damaged

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded into and out of rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

different ratio tyres each axle

drive belt cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,293 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2017 77,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,311 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 73,311 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 64,735 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 61,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 55,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s headlamp has water ingress

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,900 miles

o/s headlamp has water ingress

Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,940 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 49,006 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 49,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 48,702 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,530 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 46,525 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 May 2009 42,361 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 42,361 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,071 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 26,599 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 21,200 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,200 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 HCU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 HCU, 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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NK03 HCU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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