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NK03 HDL

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

28,267 mi
Last recorded28,267 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 HDL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 28,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corrodsed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all outer and inner sills and wings are badly corroded

under body badly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2024 28,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Mar 2024 28,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2023 27,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 27,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 26,894 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

veichle has underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,489 miles

exhaust system corroded

vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2019 25,424 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 24,387 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 23,302 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 21,849 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,883 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,006 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,335 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,167 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,907 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,511 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,083 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,618 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 7,410 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 5,769 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 HDL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HDL, 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 HDL registered?

NK03 HDL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is NK03 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK03 HDL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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