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NK03 UVV

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,892 mi
Last recorded79,892 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 UVV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,892 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 79,892 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 79,783 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 71,311 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 71,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 65,352 miles

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

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

both front tyre outer sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2012 65,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both front tyre outer sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,529 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2011 51,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,491 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,606 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 12,093 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,527 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 7,680 miles

rattling noise in nearside rear wheel

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 UVV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UVV, 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 UVV registered?

NK03 UVV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is NK03 UVV safe to buy?

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