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AE53 NWZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,205 mi
Last recorded57,205 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NWZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 57,205 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 57,199 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe holed (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,975 miles

front discs poor / worn

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2013 46,387 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 104,618 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 83,214 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 83,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,232 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 53,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,916 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,365 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 37,362 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,469 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 NWZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AE53 NWZ, 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

How do I check the history of AE53 NWZ?

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What year was AE53 NWZ registered?

AE53 NWZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is AE53 NWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 NWZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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