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NK03 UVX

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,505 mi
Last recorded98,505 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 UVX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall poor

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

centre muffler leaking

tyre out of shape

Fail 25 Mar 2017 98,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall poor

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

centre muffler leaking

tyre out of shape

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,978 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 84,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 79,573 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 72,871 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 72,871 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 59,003 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,745 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,373 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 29,132 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 25,300 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,300 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 20,486 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 15,301 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 UVX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc 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 UVX, 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 UVX registered?

NK03 UVX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is NK03 UVX safe to buy?

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