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NK03 TKV

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,741 mi
Last recorded96,741 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 TKV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 96,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 90,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 85,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 80,129 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 77,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,494 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 74,725 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 74,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 73,069 miles

Oil leak minor ()

scrapping noise when turning lock to lock

Pass 13 Jun 2015 65,786 miles

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

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

nearside front headlamp security

play front wheel bearings

rear brakes grinding

Pass 20 Jun 2014 57,544 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 50,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 50,962 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 44,516 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp brakets broken { not insucure}

Pass 18 Jun 2011 38,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,990 miles

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2010 34,990 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,457 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,101 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,666 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 TKV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TKV, 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 TKV registered?

NK03 TKV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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