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WR03 VKM

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,365 mi
Last recorded115,365 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 VKM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 115,365 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 115,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 99,890 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 91,801 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 89,211 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 83,971 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,098 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 75,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 64,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 51,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 51,045 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,624 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 29,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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WR03 VKM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,422cc diesel 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 WR03 VKM, 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 WR03 VKM registered?

WR03 VKM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is WR03 VKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR03 VKM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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