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WK03 FCL

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,479 mi
Last recorded69,479 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 FCL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,479 miles

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

Rear tyres perrished

Fail 4 Jul 2016 69,479 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,606 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight cracking in nearside front & nearside rear tyres.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,808 miles

Centre exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Nearside front tyre has slight craking in the tread.

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking in the tread & side wall

Fail 16 Oct 2014 65,808 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Nearside front tyre has slight craking in the tread.

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking in the tread & side wall

Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,762 miles

E M L on

engine tick ouer rough

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

uneaven tyre wear on front

Fail 15 Oct 2013 63,560 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

E M L on

engine tick ouer rough

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

uneaven tyre wear on front

Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,125 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,341 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 53,316 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2010 48,557 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,461 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber covers loose

Fail 15 Aug 2008 37,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both near side tyres slightly perrished

Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,386 miles

both near side tyres slightly perrished

Fail 8 Aug 2007 31,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 31,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 25,888 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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WK03 FCL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FCL, 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 FCL registered?

WK03 FCL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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