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NK03 TLY

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,630 mi
Last recorded107,630 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 TLY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 107,630 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 107,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 95,224 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 23 Jun 2014 95,224 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

Pass 12 Jul 2012 93,449 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 93,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 85,592 miles

front pads wearing thin

front tyres wearing on outside edges

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,016 miles

advise emmisions took longe time to pass

Fail 29 Jul 2009 69,016 miles

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

advise emmisions took longe time to pass

Pass 9 Aug 2008 56,706 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 48,495 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 48,495 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,099 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 TLY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TLY, 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 TLY registered?

NK03 TLY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is NK03 TLY safe to buy?

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