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AE53 NXL

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,824 mi
Last recorded48,824 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NXL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 48,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 48,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 38,953 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 36,500 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 34,395 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 31,390 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken between flexible joint and catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 26,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside drive shaft corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded and covered with plastic sleeve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust hangar welds broken at catalytic converter - system secure / not likely to fall from vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2017 21,558 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth inner shoulder and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 21,558 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Main beam (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth inner shoulder and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 18,276 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

brakes noisy under load

front wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 22 Sep 2015 17,792 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge due to wheel alignment fault

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge and also has a cut but does not reach the criteria to fail

rear brakes noisy under load

Pass 17 Sep 2014 16,908 miles

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

wheel alignment fault

Pass 17 Sep 2013 15,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre has cut in tread

Fail 17 Sep 2012 13,392 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

cut in tread offside front tyre

long handbrake travel

Pass 17 Sep 2012 13,392 miles

cut in tread offside front tyre

long handbrake travel

Pass 12 Sep 2011 11,501 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 10,308 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 9,117 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 7,486 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 5,681 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 4,509 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 4,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 NXL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NXL, 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 AE53 NXL registered?

AE53 NXL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is AE53 NXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 NXL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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