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AF53 RZL

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,807 mi
Last recorded57,807 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RZL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 57,807 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2016 52,215 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 52,215 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 49,060 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 49,060 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eng oil low

hubcaps fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,253 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,704 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 40,704 miles

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

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

O/s/r Tyre Cracking

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,602 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,133 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 29,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,945 miles

rear silencer holed and has a slight blow

slight blow from front pipe of exhaust

Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,972 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 19,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,536 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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AF53 RZL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AF53 RZL, 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

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What year was AF53 RZL registered?

AF53 RZL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is AF53 RZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 RZL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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