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NK03 HFU

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,487 mi
Last recorded56,487 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 HFU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 56,487 miles

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

eml light on

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 May 2015 56,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

eml light on

n/s rear brake binding slightly

unable to open bonnet to comlete test

Pass 22 May 2014 50,248 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 46,023 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 46,023 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 42,294 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 42,294 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,116 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 34,384 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 29,762 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 29,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 25,850 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,117 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front foglamp lense broken.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,811 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 23,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2006 19,499 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 HFU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

NK03 HFU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is NK03 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK03 HFU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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