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AE53 NWY

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,640 mi
Last recorded77,640 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NWY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 77,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2016 77,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,967 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 66,889 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 66,882 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 63,176 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,543 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 51,209 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 45,583 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2008 33,485 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,983 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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AE53 NWY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE53 NWY, 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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How do I check the history of AE53 NWY?

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What year was AE53 NWY registered?

AE53 NWY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is AE53 NWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 NWY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE53 NWY have outstanding finance?

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