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WK03 EHS

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,220 mi
Last recorded148,220 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 EHS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 148,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inflated before Mot test could be carried out

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre inflated before Mot test could be carried out

Fail 2 Aug 2018 148,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb possibly fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre inflated before Mot test could be carried out

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre inflated before Mot test could be carried out

imbalance of 55% between rear brakes

parking brake has very little reserve travel left

Pass 30 Aug 2017 142,913 miles

Boot area is part of the Mot,please ensure it is empty for future tests

Engine oil level below minimum, 1.5 Ltrs of oil added

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres had to be inflated before Mot test could be carried out

nearside rear brake drum distorted may cause vibration when braking

Fail 25 Aug 2017 142,814 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting adrift from pipe (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Boot area is part of the Mot,please ensure it is empty for future tests

Engine oil level below minimum, 1.5 Ltrs of oil added

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres had to be inflated before Mot test could be carried out

nearside rear brake drum distorted may cause vibration when braking

Pass 31 Aug 2016 134,980 miles

rear No plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2015 128,802 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 128,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn VERY LOW on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 122,978 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 114,474 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 114,474 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 106,618 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 106,618 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 96,994 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 83,921 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,823 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,297 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,412 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)

Pass 25 May 2006 30,034 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)

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 EHS is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK03 EHS registered?

WK03 EHS is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is WK03 EHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK03 EHS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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