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WK03 AGX

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,809 mi
Last recorded63,809 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 AGX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2012 63,809 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

BATTERY INSECURRE

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS WORN OUTER SIDE WALL

REAR EXAHUST SILENCER CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SUPPORTS CORRODED LOOSE

NAIL OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ALSO HAS WORN INNER AND OUTTER EDGE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AT 1.8MM ALSO HAS WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2011 56,849 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2010 48,716 miles

airbag light showing

engine management light

n/s/f impact damage door

o/s/f impact damage door

Fail 12 Nov 2009 47,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f door slight damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2008 37,217 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,011 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,999 miles

airbag warning lamp on in vehicle

o/s/front bumper damaged

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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WK03 AGX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WK03 AGX, 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 WK03 AGX registered?

WK03 AGX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is WK03 AGX safe to buy?

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