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AD53 BXW

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,620 mi
Last recorded108,620 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BXW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 108,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 105,169 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 102,646 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 100,161 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 96,254 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,693 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,558 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,614 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,790 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,556 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,038 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,025 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 55,025 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,135 miles

front discs slightly corroded on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2010 37,356 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,570 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 21,148 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 21,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 13,595 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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AD53 BXW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2004 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,851 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 AD53 BXW, 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 22 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD53 BXW registered?

AD53 BXW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is AD53 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 BXW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD53 BXW have outstanding finance?

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