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AE53 NZA

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,058 mi
Last recorded170,058 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NZA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 170,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 166,818 miles

o/s/r tyre worn / deteriorating

Fail 31 Mar 2023 166,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r tyre worn / deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2022 160,682 miles

exhaust deteriorating / leaking

parts under vehicle deteriorating / corroding

tyres worn / damaged /deteriorating

Fail 15 Mar 2022 160,610 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating / leaking

parts under vehicle deteriorating / corroding

tyres worn / damaged /deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2021 155,988 miles

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Fail 30 Mar 2021 155,988 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Fail 30 Mar 2021 155,983 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2020 152,677 miles

front no, plate in poor condition

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Fail 2 Mar 2020 152,676 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front no, plate in poor condition

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2019 142,068 miles

front no, plate deteriorating

other tyres worn/deteriorating

park brake 16%

Fail 26 Apr 2019 142,067 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front no, plate deteriorating

other tyres worn/deteriorating

park brake 16%

Pass 2 May 2018 136,682 miles

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 5 May 2017 134,446 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 134,446 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 133,470 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 128,235 miles

Exhaust system deterioraed

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 128,235 miles

Exhaust system deterioraed

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 121,150 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 112,652 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 107,864 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 102,656 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 91,506 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 84,000 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 69,787 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 52,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 NZA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 NZA, 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 NZA registered?

AE53 NZA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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