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NK03 MXH

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,228 mi
Last recorded84,228 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 MXH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 84,228 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 84,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 78,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,576 miles

Front Chassis at subframe attachment points slight corrosion

Front exhaust flexy section deteriorating

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Axle beam corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2016 72,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,587 miles

Offside front tyre shoulder wear

Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,556 miles

Both Main & rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 52,932 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

mid and rear exhaust deteriorted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,503 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 41,158 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,165 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 31,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,186 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,236 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,994 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 14,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Checks to be kept on N/S/F tyre, as wearing on outer shoulder

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 MXH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MXH, 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 MXH registered?

NK03 MXH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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